Jobs at Polk County Tax Collector

Please click on open positions above to learn more about the opportunity. If there are no open positions at this time, we recommend that you check this page often. We encourage you to apply for any open positions that match your qualifications

Please fill out the application information as completely and concisely as possible. 

The information is to be used by the Human Resources Department of the Tax Collector for Polk County, Florida for screening purposes.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF APPLICATION.

OFFICE OF JOE G. TEDDER, CFC

TAX COLLECTOR for POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. The Tax Collector of Polk County strives for diversity in its workforce.

Mission: "We are working to earn the public's trust and confidence by providing the best in customer service, assured quality and the efficient use of public funds."

Vision: "To treat our customers with such professionalism and concern that we change their perception of government."

Veterans' Preference
Veterans' Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 55-7A with respect to Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention and promotion. (Link)

If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference,  email us through our contact us form on our website for directions on how to submit your DD 214 and Veterans’ Preference Form upon submitting your application for employment. 

https://www.polktaxes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Veterans-Preferance-Form.pdf

Note: You must provide a copy of your DD 214 and Veterans’ Preference Form for each application you submit for employment.


PLEASE NOTE: Applications to the Tax Collector's office are made only through this online portal. If you would like to apply for employment, but do not have access to the internet, you may visit the Tax Collector's Service Center in Bartow during regular office hours to complete and submit an online application. Public libraries also provide computers and internet access for the public.