The Recruitment Process
We are strongly committed to: 

  •  Honesty and Integrity

  •  Respect for Diversity

  •  Creativity

  •  Excellent Customer Service

  •  Teamwork

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Town of Oro Valley. 

Please note that we only accept applications for positions that are currently open.  We do not keep unsolicited applications or resumes on file.

APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS.  A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Applications are reviewed by Human Resources personnel and forwarded to the hiring supervisor following the closing date. 

Should you be selected for an interview you will be contacted via phone. Usually, interviews are scheduled within three weeks of the closing date.  Those not selected for an interview will be notified via mail when the recruitment is completed.

Depending on the number of recruitments and other projects within the Human Resources Department and the hiring department, this process may take longer than the time period stated above.  All candidates will be notified after the recruitment process is completed. 

The Town reserves the right to conduct second interviews, administer tests or sample work projects to assess the candidates’ knowledge, skills and abilities.  Please note, candidates may be subject to a physical examination, drug test, and/or background investigation.  Questions regarding this process should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT:

 Recruitment for sworn officers for the Oro Valley Police Department is handled by the Police Department. 

Applicants for officer positions should contact the Police Department via email dlittle@orovalley.net or by phone (520-229-4910 for information. 

The Police Department Application is a full Background Investigation and is required for most Police Department personnel.  The job posting will state if a Police Department Application is required.

You can pick up a copy of the application if there is an open position at either the Police Department or the Administration Building at the Town Hall complex.

You can download the application by going to the Public Safety page of this website.  Follow the links to Oro Valley Police Department, Career Opportunities, Application/Background Packet

Please Note:  We do not accept faxed copies of Police Department applications.