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1. Should I apply for the job?

In addition to having an interest in the job, please review the job posting to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

2. How do I apply for a position?

Apply for any of our open positions by visiting the Human Resources page and selecting the option that best suits your career needs.

3. Where do I find the McKinney Fire Department Personal History Packet?

You can find the Personal History Packet at the following link: McKinney Fire Department Personal History Packet

4. How do I apply for Fire Department positions?

View the Fire Department employment page.

5. How do I apply for a Police position?

View the Police Department careers page.

6. Where do I find the Police Physical Testing consent form?

You can find the form here: Consent form

7. How often are jobs updated?

Job postings are updated every Monday by noon.

8. How long do jobs stay available?

Some job advertisements will indicate a specific closing date. Others will state "Currently Open" meaning that the position may close at any time, depending on where the hiring supervisor is in the process.

9. How long does it normally take before I am scheduled for an interview (if selected for an interview)?

On average, it takes two to four weeks for the departments to review and schedule interviews for selected applicants. In some cases, this process may take longer.

10. Are there any conditions that must be met before I can be hired?

Hiring for final applicants will be contingent upon the completion of a successful pre-employment screening. Also, please be aware that if you are made a job offer and accept, you are required to provide acceptable documentation to establish your identity and your eligibility to work (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act). 

Please see the last page of the I-9 form for a list of acceptable documents.

11. Are you ADA compliant?

Applicants may request an accommodation, if needed, to complete the employment application process. Requests should be communicated to the Human Resources Department at 972-547-7564 or by writing to:
City of McKinney, Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 517
McKinney, TX 75070.

12. Are you an equal opportunity employer?

The City of McKinney is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

13. When will you contact me about my application?

Upon receiving your application, the City of McKinney will send you a confirmation email letting you know that we are processing your application. After the initial confirmation email, you can track your application's status by logging into your Neogov profile.