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Working for the City
Thank you for your interest in the City of Hastings! Whether you are looking for seasonal work, a part-time job or a full-time career, the City offers a wide variety of employment opportunities.
The City of Hastings is a vibrant river town that’s growing while still maintaining its small-town charm. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values teamwork, growth, and community service. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain talented employees who are dedicated to making a difference. City Council has adopted a set of CORE Values that define the expectations we hold for ourselves and each other. These expectations represent a shared commitment to conduct ourselves in a manner that is focused, respectful, and consistently aligned with our values. By upholding these standards, we aim to foster a collaborative, transparent, and respectful environment in all of our interactions with fellow Councilmembers, City staff, and the public.
The City of Hastings is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing all applicants and employees with a fair and equal chance for employment, advancement, and benefits without discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other legally protected categories.
Be part of a growing team of 32 sworn personnel who patrol approximately 18 square miles. Prevent and control crime, preserve the peace, regulate traffic, respond to emergency calls, provide crisis intervention, investigate crimes and build community trust.
Lateral Applicants - Patrol experience considered in salary placement; 24 hours of sick & vacation front loaded. Leave accrual commensurate with patrol experience.
Career Advancement Opportunities
2025 Starting Wage: $37.46
2026 Starting Wage $40.98
Achieve top wage in just 3 short years!
How to Apply and Application Assistance
The City uses Governmentjobs.com (NeoGov) to accept applications. All applications must be submitted through the NeoGov platform. Resumes outside of the application platform will not be accepted. To apply for a job:
Choose a job you are interested in and select the Apply button.
Sign in using your NeoGov account or create an account.
Complete all required steps in the application process. For each step, click the save button.
Certify and submit your application.
You can sign back in and check your application status.
Important note:
Applications must be completed in full, and all documents must be submitted electronically with the application. Applications must be submitted by the closing date on the posting. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you need assistance with submitting your application or logging into your account, visit NeoGov’s applicant FAQs or call NeoGov’s applicant support at 877-204-4442.
The City of Hastings operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Veterans’ preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. Applicants should attach a copy of a veteran’s DD214 (copy 2, 4, or 6) or other documentation verifying military service to their application. If the documentation is not attached to the application, it must be received five (5) days after the deadline date for the position.
View our current Benefits Guide
Other Benefits Available:
457 Plans
IRA Plans
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
City Structure and Departments
The Mayor and City Council are elected to make decisions on behalf of Hastings' 22,000+ residents. They adopt and oversee the City's annual budget and set the annual property tax levy as one of the funding sources for the budget. The Mayor and Council also are responsible for policy decisions ranging from land use and subdivision applications to program development and awards of contracts.
In the Council-Administrator form of government, the City Administrator is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Council majority. In this way, the Mayor and Council can focus on "big picture" issues while they oversee the Administrator who manages the day-to-day operations of the City.
City Departments include:
Learn More about the Hastings Community
As part of the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act, passed in December of 2024, employers are no longer required to provide a paper copy of the 1095-C to eligible employees.
If you were enrolled in the City’s health plan at any time during the previous calendar year, you may request a copy of your 1095-C form.
How to Request Your 1095-C
To receive a copy of your 1095-C, please contact:
Your 1095-C form can be provided electronically or mailed to you upon request.
For more information about IRS Form 1095-C and its purpose, please visit the IRS website.
The top 3 salaries for 2026 are:
Human Resources
Phone: 651-480-6159
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