Employment

Employment Opportunities

An Application for Employment(.pdf) must be completed with all resume submissions. Resumes without application will not be accepted.

The Town of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Public Works Department

Water / Wastewater Apprentice Operator (posted 4/3/2025)

Town of Denton Dept of Public Works is accepting applications and resumes for a Water / Wastewater Plant Apprentice Operator. Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the employee will be trained to operate and maintain both the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants for Denton.

For a full description of the position, please click here Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Apprentice PDF

Starting salary will be $18.51. Employee shall enter into an apprenticeship program that will require on the job training, in person classes, and computer based classes to further experience and education in this industry. Employee will work towards passing the Water 1 Exam and afterwards will work towards passing the Wastewater 5A Exam.

Must pass a drug test including cannabis. Must have a clean driving and criminal record (a background check will be conducted)

Please fill out this employment application, Application-for-Employment 2024 scan and email to mchandler@dentonmaryland.com, and also submit a resume at the same time.

The job listing is posted on Indeed.com. Please consider using this useful tool to develop a resume.

Town of Denton is an EOE

Planning & Codes Department

Currently, there are no positions available in this department.

Police Department

Entry Level Police Officer
We offer competitive pay and benefits, including state retirement, along with a take home vehicle privilege. Must be able to pass a written POST exam, physical agility test and a thorough background investigation. If selected you will have to attend, and pass, entry level police training at a Maryland approved Police Academy.
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the community we serve, please visit www.dentonmdpolice.com and print out an application. It can be found under the careers tab. You can also obtain an application in person at 100 N. 3rd Street Denton MD 21629.
If you have specific questions, you can call us at 410-479-1414 or send an email to info@dentonmdpolice.com.

Finance Department

ACCOUNT CLERK I   (Posted 9/13/24)

The Town of Denton is accepting resumes for a F/T Acct Clerk I to handle AP, Cash Collections, answer phones, process mail, and assist with Utility Billing, etc... HS Diploma or GED required with 6 months experience in clerical accounting with public contact and the ability to assist the public patiently and politely. Supplemented with courses in bookkeeping, accounting, computer operations, typing and office practices preferred. This is a bondable position and is subject to a background investigation. Min. starting salary of $18.15 per hour, with an excellent benefit pkg.

 

Interested applicants should submit a resume w/cover letter, job application & references to the Denton Town Office, attention Karen Monteith kmonteith@dentonmaryland.com, or 4 N 2nd. St, Denton MD 21629. Application w/o resume will not be accepted. Applications and complete job descriptions are available here or at  4 N 2nd St., or by clicking here.  This position will remain open until filled. EOE.

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