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 Human Resources FAQ

When can I apply for a position at the City of Westminster?
The City accepts job applications when there is an advertised opening for a position. Unsolicited applications and/or resumes are not accepted.
How do I apply to be a police officer with the Westminster City Police?
The City only accepts applications for police officer from applicants who hold a current police training certification from Maryland or another state if there is a current opening for a Certified Police Officer.
How will I know what job openings the City of Westminster is accepting applications for?
Click here for current openings.

Call the Job Hotline at 410-848-6023

In addition, regular full-time and regular part-time job openings are usually advertised in the Carroll County Times, posted at Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center (BERK), and listed with Maryland Job Service.
How do I apply for a posted job opening?
A City of Westminster application is required for each position.

See Job Openings page for specific applications, or
request an application be mailed to you by calling 410-848-6043; or
pick up an application from the Human Resources Office at City Hall, located at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster MD
What are the hours of the Human Resources office?
Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5:30pm
Closed Friday
Do I need to submit an application, or can I just send my resume?
To apply for an advertised job opening, a City of Westminster job application form must be completed, signed, and received by the Human Resource Office by the posted deadline date. Resumes can be attached, and may be required for some positions.
Where do I submit my completed application?
You can turn your application in at the Human Resources Office at City Hall located at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster MD, or you can fax it to 410-848-3954. If you fax it, additionally, you must mail your original application to us:
City of Westminster Human Resources
1838 Emerald Hill Lane
Westminster MD 21157
What if my application is received after the deadline?
No late applications are accepted. Applicants will be notified if their application is late and was not accepted.
If I mail my application, how will I know you've received it?
All applicants receive a post card confirming receipt of their application. If you would like to verify that your application was received prior to the deadline, you may call the Human Resources Office at 410-848-6043.
Once my application is received, will you contact me?
We will contact you if we wish to schedule an appointment for an interview. Otherwise, you will not receive any further correspondence regarding your application.
What is the job application process?
Applications will be accepted until 5:30pm on the advertising closing date. A Confirmation post card will be sent for applications that are received by the deadline. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Applicants who are interviewed, but are not offered a position, will receive a letter notifying them that the position has been filled. The time that it takes to fill a position varies depending on the position.
Will you keep my application on file for other jobs that come available?
No applications will be kept on file. You must submit a completed application for all jobs you wish to apply for.
Where can I find information about the City's employee benefits?
The City of Westminster's employment opportunities information brochure is included with each application packet for regular full-time and part-time openings, and can be viewed here.