FAQ's
All positions that are currently available in the City are posted on the City's website under the
Missouri City Careers section.
There are four ways you may apply for a job with the City of Missouri City.
- In person — Come to City Hall, located at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489, and review the current job postings and complete the official employment application and turn in your completed application to the front desk. These applications get picked up by Human Resources at the end of each day.
- Fax — Either pick up an application or print one off the website by clicking on the General Employment Application, fill out the form and fax it to Human Resources at (281) 261- 4233.
- Mail - Either pick up an application or print one off the website by clicking on the General Employment Application, fill out the form and mail it to Human Resources at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.
- E-mail — Either pick up an application or print one off the website by clicking on the General Employment Application, fill out the form and e-mail it to Human Resources at apply@ci.mocity.tx.us.
Employment Applications for the City may either be obtained from our website by clicking on the General Employment Application or may be picked up at the front desk of City Hall located at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.
If you have a resume, you may turn it in with your application but it is not required.
You may apply for as many positions as you feel you are qualified for. You must complete a separate application for every position for which you apply.
Until the position(s) you applied for is closed. If you want to apply for a different position you must fill out another application.
The City does not have a job line. All vacancies can be found on our website at Missouri City Employment.
No, we do not accept resumes without an application. You can attach a resume to an application if you wish, but you should always complete the application as if there were no resume attached.
Upon receipt of your application, the Human Resources Department will mail you a postcard stating your application has been received and should be processed within 30-45 days.
All available jobs are posted on our website at Missouri City Jobs and you may click on any job opportunity announcement or job description and view the qualifications for each position.
Upon receipt of your application, the Human Resources Department will mail you a postcard stating your application has been received and should be processed within 30-45 days. Due to the high volume of applications we receive only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Once the City has filled a position all applicants not selected will receive a letter in the mail stating that the position is closed. If you tested for a public safety position and passed the tests remember the hiring process and background check are extensive and you will be contacted if you are selected or you will receive a letter stating that you are rejected.
All benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and a limited number of benefits are available to part-time employees. There are no benefits for temporary employees.
Click on Compensation & Benefits to review a summary of the employee benefits.
Human Resources is located in the City Hall of Missouri City at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.
We are always recruiting for Police Officers and accept applications year round even if the position is not listed on our website. To apply complete and return the Police Officer/Cadet Application and Police Addendum. Once your eligibility is determined you will receive a testing information packet with important information about our next test.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for a Missouri City Police Officer position:
- A United States Citizen
- at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- TCLEOSE Peace Officer's License
Make sure to list your qualifications on your application, for example, if you have a TCLEOSE license write under certificates or licenses, TCLEOSE license.
To become a certified Police Officer you must obtain your TCLEOSE certification. This can be achieved by attending a Police Academy and then after successful completion of the Academy testing for your TCLEOSE certification. More information can be found at www.tcleose.state.tx.us.
Yes, to qualify for the Police Cadet program you must meet the following qualifications:
- A United States Citizen
- at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Must have either a Bachelor's Degree OR 2 years continuous military experience with an honorable discharge
Make sure to list on your application how you qualify for the position. We only test for the Cadet position 1-2 times per year, you are more than welcome to apply but if our upcoming test is for Police Officers you will receive a letter stating you are not eligible for the current test but we will hold your application until a Cadet test comes up and you will then receive testing information for the Cadet test.
We are always recruiting for Firefighters and accept applications year round even if the position is not currently listed on the website. To apply complete and return the Firefighter/EMT Application and attach copies of your certifications to the application.
All Firefighter/EMT applicants must be certified as a Basic Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and certified as an EMT Basic through the Texas Department of Health.
To become a certified Firefighter you must complete a Fire Academy and pass the Texas Fire Commission exam for more information you may go to www.tcfp.state.tx.us. To become certified as an EMT Basic you must complete specified courses and pass a test through the National Registry for the Texas Department of Health for more information you may go to www.tdh.state.tx.us.