Thank you for your interest in a career with the City and County of Denver! This page guides you through the city’s hiring process, from application to your first day on the job. Our online applicant tracking system is your primary resource for application updates. Due to the high volume of applications we receive—over 100,000 annually—we're unable to personally contact every candidate. However, this page provides comprehensive information about each step of the hiring process.
If you believe your skills and experience align with our open positions, we encourage you to apply. Explore job opportunities and submit your application today.
Some positions need more assessments or tests. If necessary, you’ll receive an email with instructions immediately after applying. In certain cases, an in-person assessment might be required. You will be contacted with further information after we review your application. To learn more, please visit the Assessments page.
We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the city. Each application is carefully reviewed by a recruiter to ensure it aligns with the job’s specific requirements, qualifications and the ideal candidate profile. The most qualified candidates are sent to hiring managers to decide who to interview.
You can find the ideal candidate profile and required qualifications in the “About You” section of the job posting. Please note, meeting the required qualifications is essential for moving forward in the hiring process.
We conduct interviews by phone, by video conference and in person. Interviews may involve one-on-one or panel discussions with hiring managers, potential colleagues and department leadership. You can expect multiple rounds of interviews. We’ll provide detailed information about the interview process in advance to help you prepare.
After the interviews, the hiring manager will select the best candidate for the job. The hiring manager or recruiter will reach out directly with a verbal offer. Feel free to ask questions before accepting. Once accepted, you’ll receive a formal written offer through your Workday account. After reviewing and accepting the written offer, the city will initiate pre-employment screening.
Before your start date, we’ll guide you through pre-employment tasks to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Your first day will include a warm welcome from your team and supervisor, setting the stage for your new role. Some positions have a six-month probationary period. This trial period includes specific training requirements, which vary based on your role. You’ll receive more details about this on your first day.
Once you submit a job application for a position you cannot apply to that same position again or make changes to your application. If you are contacted for an interview, you can provide any additional information to the recruiter or hiring manager at that time.
Yes. Please make sure to carefully review the qualifications for each position before applying.
Once you create a Workday account, it is active for an unlimited amount of time. You need to remember the email address and password associated with the account so you can log in again in the future. If you forget your password, you can reset it from the Workday sign on page.
Each job and hiring process is different but we typically fill an open position in approximately 45-60 days.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful verification of credentials and completion of required background checks, as mandated by law and City and County of Denver policies. Every background check evaluates criminal history and additional screenings may be required depending on the position. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant unless prohibited by law or regulation.
Additional background checks may include:
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You can review the status of your application by logging into your Workday account. We will email you regarding your application, so check your inbox regularly. We may also reach out via phone or text message. To opt out of text message communication, reply ‘STOP’ to the text message.
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