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Career Central: St. Louis city showcasing important job opportunities

The city of St. Louis needs to fill hundreds of open positions and you don’t need to be a city resident to apply.

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis is showcasing several employment opportunities as it works to fill dozens of open positions.

Urgently needed are accountants, paramedics, park rangers, and prisoner processing clerks.

View the city's job listings below:

Accountant
The City of St. Louis is seeking skilled accountants to support various departments.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: $53,924 - $69,212
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR equivalent education and experience

Learn more and apply here.

Paramedic
St. Louis Fire Department, EMS Division
Salary: $50,752 - $72,202
Location: EMS Headquarters, St. Louis, MO
Position Grade: 13G | Full-Time Permanent Role
The City is seeking highly skilled Paramedics to provide critical emergency care and advanced medical support to the sick and injured.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to emergency medical calls, providing care and transportation for patients.
  • Administer medications, start IVs, assess vital signs, and operate life-saving equipment.
  • Maintain ambulances, ensuring they are operational and stocked with medical supplies.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Be part of an elite emergency response team.
  • Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Missouri EMT-P license and valid driver’s license. (Out-of-state licenses require Missouri reciprocity before appointment.)

Apply here.

Park Ranger
The City is seeking dedicated Park Rangers to help protect our parks and recreational facilities while maintaining public safety.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Department: St. Louis Police Department
Salary: $34,424 - $47,372
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2 years of law enforcement or armed security experience.
  • Must be 21+ years old.
  • Valid Missouri driver’s license.
  • Applicants must obtain an Armed Private Security Officer License within 90 days of appointment.

Apply now here.  

Prisoner Processing Clerk

Join the City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and play a crucial role in maintaining order and ensuring prisoner safety.
Salary: $34,164 - $43,576
Location: Downtown St. Louis, MO
Position Grade: 9G | Full-Time Permanent Role
The City of St. Louis Police Department is seeking detail-oriented Prisoner Processing Clerks to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for processing newly arrested prisoners, ensuring accurate booking and documentation, and facilitating smooth prisoner transfers.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Process arrested individuals, documenting and recording all pertinent arrest information.
  • Verify booking procedures and ensure correct charges are applied.
  • Search prisoners, document personal property, and monitor security levels.
  • Take prisoner photographs and fingerprints, maintaining quality standards.
  • Prepare documents for bond releases and assist courts, law enforcement, and attorneys with inquiries.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a team ensuring the safe and secure processing of detainees.
  • Opportunities for career growth in law enforcement and corrections.
  • Work a variety of shifts with the opportunity for overtime.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain REJIS certification (provided after hiring).
  • Must be available to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Experience: 

  • One year of experience in security, law enforcement, or a jail/correctional facility is a plus.
  • Experience with word processing and database software preferred.

Apply now here.

Job opportunities can be found in almost every department. Everything from refuse drivers and utility workers to security officers and 911 operators.

The city recently raised employee pay. These jobs also come with benefits and paid family leave.

Applicants can live anywhere in the Metro area, as the city has dropped its residency requirement.

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Click here for a list of current job openings.

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