Employment Opportunities

The City of Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Full-time Police Officer (Entry Level)
Full-time Police Officers are hired when open positions become available. All hiring of Full-time Officers is conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Click here for an application

Full-time Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
Click here for a Lateral Transfer Application

Part-time Police Officer
The Cortland Police Department are always looking for experienced part time officers. Completed applications should be submitted to Officer Steve Orslene, Cortland Police Department, 400 N High St Cortland, OH 44410. Click here for an application

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic
Full-time Firefighter/Paramedics are hired when open positions become available. All hiring of Full-time Firefighter/Paramedics is conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Click here for an application

Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Transfer):
Click here for a Lateral Transfer Application

Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT
Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT applications are always accepted. The Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT position has a set number of openings but submitted applications are kept on file in the event of a vacancy in the unit. Click here for an application.

Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT
Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT applications are always accepted. The Volunteer Unit also has a set number of openings and submitted applications are kept on file to fill vacancies in the unit. Click here for an application.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Full-time Employment

Full-time Service Employees are hired when open positions become available.  All Service Dept positions follow Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  Click here for an application

Seasonal Employment
The Service Department accepts applications for summer employment. Ideal candidates are students on summer break over the age of 16. Employment generally runs from June through August and consists of a 40 hour work week. Click here for an application.