Department of Human Resources
Mission: The Human Resources Department partners with every City department to recruit, develop, and support a qualified workforce that delivers effective, compliant services to Chester residents.
Contact
Address: 1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013
Hours: 9am – 4:30pm │ Monday – Friday
Phone: 610-447-7700
Email: chestercityhr@cityofchesterpa.gov
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City Job Openings
Browse current full-time, part-time, and seasonal openings across City Departments.
Police and Fire Hiring (Civil Service)
Police Officer and Firefighter positions are filled through the Civil Service examination process. Learn about eligibility, testing, and how to apply.
Department Overview
HR is responsible for:
- Recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
- Civil Service administration (in coordination with the Police & Fire Civil Service Commission)
- Employee and labor relations
- Benefits and leave administration
- Payroll and HRIS support
- Policy development and compliance
- Workers’ compensation and Heart & Lung benefits coordination
Retirees
The Human Resources Department is your point of contact for retiree benefits, updating your information, and reporting the passing of a retiree.
Former Employees
Employment verification requests and other general inquiries from former, non-retiree employees are handled by email only. Employment verifications are not provided over the phone.
Current City Employees
Employee and supervisor resources, including benefits, leave, forms, and payroll self-service, are available from Human Resources.