Human Resources

Current Employment Opportunities

• Animal Control Officer
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Transfer Site Operator
• Communications Dispatcher
• Volunteer Firefighters

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Blanchard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political belief, age, or disability.

• Board Application
• Job Classifications
• Pay Plan
• Employee Handbook
• Employment Application

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Blanchard. The application process can be quite lengthy and very strictly regulated by several local, state and federal employment guidelines and regulations. While we have made every attempt to simplify and expedite the selection process, many equal opportunity, affirmative action and merit system provisions must be monitored and adhered to. Please read the following guidelines prior to downloading and completing an Employment Application.

• All applications are considered private and confidential, however, if you are hired, under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, your job application and resume are considered to be public record (subject to public inspection).
• Applications will only be accepted for posted vacancies listed above.
• Unsolicited applications and applications which are not complete will not be accepted.
• Resumes submitted without an application will not be accepted (unless announced).
• If applying for multiple posted positions, separate applications for each are required.
• The City will conduct a thorough background investigation on the information you have provided.
• A pre-employment drug test will be administered.
• An agility test will be provided for police and fire applicants only.
• Please sign and submit with the application the following documents:        
  • Personal Inquiry Waiver        
  • Background Investigation Confidential Information Agreement Form        
  • Voluntary Affirmative Action Information Form        
  • Copy of Driving Record obtained from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety or local tag agent

How to Apply

There are several ways to obtain an employment application. You may download an application from the above link and the completed applications may be:

• Faxed to: 405.485.3199
• Mailed to:  City of Blanchard
                    ATTN: City Clerk
                    P.O. Box 480
                    Blanchard, OK 73010
• Delivered to: City of Blanchard
                       122 North Main Street
                       Blanchard, OK 73010

All applications will remain on file for six (6) months, or, if the applicant is hired, in accordance with record retention guidelines as established by state law.