Human Resources

The city maintains a competitive compensation and benefit program throughout its range of employment positions, while providing opportunities in the overall public service to the community. The Human Resources department maintains a positive work environment based on mutual trust and respect, protects and preserves public assets, and provides a safe workplace that minimizes occupational risk and financial loss.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The city is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination in recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, placement, training, promotion, or discipline, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

View the City of Cleveland Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (PDF) or the Police Department Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (PDF).


Working for the City of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland employs a workforce of over 100 regular employees. Departments in the city include:
  • Administrative
  • Animal Control
  • Civic Center
  • CVB
  • Development Services
  • Finance
  • Fire
  • Human Resources
  • Municipal Court
  • Police
  • Public Library
  • Public Works