Houston, Minnesota 

Police Officer Trainee

THE CITY OF HOUSTON is hiring a Police Officer Trainee. This part-time position is designed to transition into a full-time police officer position with the City upon completion of all required training and certification. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, have or in the process of completing a 2- or 4-year criminal justice program, eligible to become a licensed peace officer within one year of employment, be able to pass a comprehensive background check, and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits of part-time employment include Paid P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy, Earned Safe and Sick Time, pro-rated PTO, and pro-rated holiday pay. Pay Rate for 2024 is $18/hour.

Employment applications are available at City Hall or online at: www.houston.govoffice.com

Interested parties should submit: Employment Application, cover letter, resume, and transcript to:

City of Houston

PO Box 667

105 West Maple Street

Houston, MN 55943

2025 Summer Recreation Director

THE CITY OF HOUSTON is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time Summer Recreation Director to oversee 2025 programing. The successful candidate will plan and coordinate all summer rec softball and baseball including league registration, in addition to coordinating day activities, staffing, including recruiting and hiring umpires for ball games. Activity enrollment typically takes place in late March with activities offered from the second week of June through late July with softball and baseball mirroring the respective league calendars. Employment applications are available at City Hall, 105 W. Maple Street or online at www.houston.govoffice.com. Preference given to applications received by: 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

2025 Flower Care Attendant 

THE CITY OF HOUSTON is hiring a seasonal worker to provide care for business district flowers (hanging baskets). This position begins after Memorial Day and ends with Labor Day. Care for the flowers is required 7 days a week. Hours may be flexible. Position holder is paid for two hours daily and work under the supervision of the Public Works/Maintenance Department. Flower care consists of operating a riding lawn tractor, pulling a trailer which contains a water tank, and wand. The successful candidate will water daily and fertilize flowers as needed. Consider this fun opportunity for retired, semi-retired, individual with part-time employment or someone looking to supplement their current employment. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Employment applications are available at City Hall or online at: www.houston.govoffice.com

 

Application Deadline:

1:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024

 

AA/EEO Employer

 

AMBULANCE.  The Houston Ambulance Department is in need of volunteers. Training is provided. Please email ambulance@houstonmn.us or call City Hall with questions.

FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Houston Volunteer Fire Department continually accepts applications for Fire Personnel. Positions will be filled as vacancies arise. Training will be provided for new fire personnel. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 105 W. Maple, Houston, MN 55943 or at the link below.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  

Contact City Hall with any questions, 507-896-4033.

Applications can be dropped off, mailed, faxed to 507-896-3643

 

or emailed to mquinn@houstonmn.us