Frequently Asked Questions

No. Because the City of Sterling Heights hires for so many different positions, it is not possible to continually accept applications for all of them. Applications are only accepted for current vacancies but you can sign up for our free Job Subscription Email Notification Service as identified above.

Position announcements are posted in the Current Job Openings section of the website. In addition, positions are advertised in the Sunday edition of the Macomb Daily / Source newspapers. When there is a vacancy in a specialized or technical field, every effort is made to reach these applicants through direct mail, various newspapers and trade journals, professional associations, and universities throughout the nation. You may also be notified via email of job openings as they become available by joining the City’s free online Job Subscription Service. When you get to the subscription page simply provide your email address, click the box next to “Job Postings” and click “Submit” to be added to the list.

Visit the Hiring Process section below to find out more about how to obtain a job with the City. For additional information, you may also call the Human Resources Office at 586-446-2315.

The City practices nondiscrimination and discourages and prohibits discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political opinions, affiliations, or because of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, marital status, height, weight, disability, or other non-merit factors. Discrimination on the basis of age, gender or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, gender or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupation qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration, or where state or federal law specify a minimum age requirement.

The Civil Service system requires that applicants obtain their jobs through a competitive testing process that may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, keyboarding test, practical exam, physical agility, psychological, and a rating of past experience and training. Competitive testing determines each person’s qualification for the job, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or religious beliefs.

The City offers an attractive salary and benefits package and has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business magazine. The fringe benefits offered include medical, dental, disability and life insurance; pension plan; vacation, sick, and compensatory time; paid holidays, and longevity pay. Specific salary and benefit offerings are dependent on union contract.

Positions within the City vary from custodian to librarian to police officer and everything in between.