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When can I submit an application for employment?
Applications are accepted only for positions that are currently open.

What if the position I want is not open?
Please follow this link to www.calopps.org and create a "Personal Profile." You will then be automatically notified by e-mail when an opening in your area of interest occurs in Covina as well as 50 other agencies.

Can I submit a resume in place of an application?
No, a complete application is required for each position you wish to apply for. You may attach a resume to your application.

How does the recruitment process work?
When a job opening occurs, the Human Resources Department conducts the recruitment process to develop an eligibility list. The process may consist of one or more of the following:

  • Application Review
  • Written Exam
  • Performance Exam (Ex. Typing test)
  • Panel Interview
  • Physical Exam and Drug Screening

The top three candidates from the list are interviewed by the hiring department.   The eligibility list then remains in effect for one year