Public Notices and Advisories
Examination Notice
The City of Chester is interested in establishing an Eligibility List for the position of Apprentice Firefighter. Applications will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013, beginning January 24, 2022 and ending February 11, 2022, between the hours of 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm, Monday – Friday. There will be no exceptions to these times for pick up or return of application. A non-refundable processing fee of Thirty-five ($35.00) Money Order or Cashier’s Check payable to the City of Chester is required at the time of obtaining the application. If there are any questions, please call (610) 447-7795 for further information.
Completed applications include Proof of:
- Age 18 years at the date of testing on February 25, 2022.
- US Citizenship (Birth/Baptismal Certificate is acceptable)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver’s License/Passport
- Proof of Veteran’s Status, if applicable
Applications must be returned in person by the applicant, along with the items listed above for verification (copies are acceptable), to the Office of the City Clerk during the hours listed above no later than 3:00pm on February 11, 2022. There will be no exceptions. If hired, applicants residing outside of the City of Chester must establish residency within three (3) months of date of hire.
Those applicants who are successful during the application process will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend the Academy. As such, proof of vaccination status will be required at the time applications are submitted. Without this information, your application will be considered incomplete.
The written test will be given on February 25, 2022, at City Hall, Community Room (off of Rt. 291). Check in time will be 10:00am. PLEASE BRING ID!
CHESTER CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Office of the City Clerk
1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Examination Notice
The City of Chester is interested in establishing an Eligibility List for the position of Patrol Officer. Applications will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013, beginning January 24, 2022 through February 11, 2022 between the hours of 10:00am-12pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm, Monday – Friday. There will be no exceptions to these times for pick up or return of application. A non-refundable processing fee of Thirty Five Dollars ($35.00) Money Order or Cashier’s Check payable to the City of Chester is required at the time of obtaining the application. If there are any questions, please contact (610) 447-7795 for further information.
Completed applications include Proof of:
- Age 21 years at the date of testing on March 4, 2022
- US Citizenship (Birth/Baptismal Certificate is acceptable)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver’s License/Passport
- Proof of Veteran’s Status, if applicable
- Proof of 120 Certification, if applicable
Applications must be returned in person by the applicant, along with the items listed above for verification (copies are acceptable), to the Office of the City Clerk during the hours listed above no later than 3:00pm on February 11, 2022. There will be no exceptions. If hired, applicants residing outside of the City of Chester must establish residency within three (3) months of date of hire.
Those applicants who are successful during the application process, but need to attend the Academy, will be required to be fully vaccinated. As such, proof of vaccination status will be required at the time applications are submitted. Without this information, your application will be considered incomplete.
*Applicants will have to PASS a PHYSICAL AGILITY ON (February 20, 2022 @ 8am at Widener University) AND PASS a READING COMPREHENSION TEST (TBA) as outlined by the Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission prior to being permitted to take the written Civil Service Test.
The WRITTEN TEST will be given on March 4, 2022 at City Hall, Community Room (off of Rt. 291). Check in time will be 10:00am. PLEASE BRING ID!
CHESTER CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Office of the City Clerk
1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Residents should place their trees where they set out trash and recyclable materials.
To be collected all trees must be free of all decorations including ornaments, lights, tinsels, etc.
Call 610-447-7742 to request pick-up of your tree and thank you in advance for your patience.
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