City Employment

Employment Opportunities

At this time, the City of Sweeny is accepting applications for employment for the following positions:

• APPLICATION:  APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT for the Chief of Police position (CLOSED)

• DEADLINE:  July 1 - August 15, 2010  (CLOSED)

08-16-2010: 

NOTE: The application deadline for the Chief of Police position has passed; this position is now closed pending the review of submitted applications.  The hiring process will continue until such time that the position is either filled or the application process is opened again.

Please check back often for future employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sweeny considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual preference, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status or classification in accordance with state and federal laws. The City of Sweeny also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

This policy refers without reservation to all recruitment, selection and placement, training, promotion, benefits, transfers, layoffs, termination, and any other matter affecting employees within the City of Sweeny.  This policy will be administered to provide employees with the necessary opportunities for growth and advancement on the basis of individual merit, ability, and capability.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Health, Dental, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Worker's Compensation Benefits

• Retirement Plan

• 401K

• Credit Union

• Service Awards

Drug-Free Workplace

The increasing use of drugs and alcohol in our society is a threat to the workplace and to all society.  The problem is especially critical in Municipal Public Service where public trust is involved and where safety is an absolute requirement.  The city government of Sweeny must use every means available to insure that a safe environment is maintained and that the public trust is not violated.  Employees are subject to disciplinary discharge on the first violation of the City's Anti-Drug Program. 

Employee's shall be tested:

• Pre-employment

• Random

• Post-accident

• Reasonable Cause

Sexual Harassment Prohibited

Sexual harassment can occur in many forms, including but not limited to: unwelcome physical contact, verbal abuse, leering, gestures, and more subtle advances and pressure inviting sexual activity.  Such conduct is unlawful where:

1. Submission to the advances is made a term or condition for obtaining employment opportunities or avoiding adverse employment action;

2. Submission to or rejection of the advance is used as the basis for making employment decisions; or

3. Such conduct interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

For more info...

Contact Sweeny City Hall at 979-548-3321 or e-mail us for more employment details.