Frequently Asked Questions

All job openings are listed on the City of Portage Career Portal.

We have several ways for you to apply: 

You may apply online through our Career Portal.   

An employment application (PDF) can be downloaded, completed, and mailed to the Human Resources Department at:

Human Resources

City Hall
City of Portage
7900 S Westnedge Avenue
Portage, MI  49002

Or an application may also be completed in person at the Human Resources Department located in City Hall.

A person is not prohibited from working for the city if they have a felony conviction. However, there are certain positions where individuals convicted of a felony cannot be employed. For other positions, the relationship between the type of felony conviction and position is considered, as is the number and nature of felony convictions, the amount of time since the felony conviction, and the potential risk the applicant would pose to the city or public.  

Call (269) 329-4533 for more information.

For most positions an applicant must be at least 18 years old.

No, applicants are welcome to apply online through our Career Portal.

Each applicant receives an email acknowledging that their application has been received. An email is sent to each applicant after their application is carefully reviewed, updating their status.  Applicants may call the Human Resources Department at (269) 329-4533 to check on an application, but there is very little information that can be given over the telephone.

The City tests approximately twice a year for Firefighter positions and on an as-needed basis for Police Officer positions to create a candidate pool for upcoming openings. Applications are always accepted.  The City will email all candidates who have applied since the most recent test date to notify them of upcoming testing opportunities. Candidates will receive instructions on how to register for the test via email.