City of Portage, Michigan Municipal Government Population: 48,891 (2020 Census) 225+ Employees How to Apply: Complete the on-line application, download an application or stop by and complete on at the Department of Human Resources, 7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI 49002. Careers Employed by the City of Portage: Administrative, Accounting, Assessing, Community Development/Planning, Firefighters, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Police Officers, Civil Engineers, Public Works - Parks & Streets, Senior Citizen Services Benefits: Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, vision, or an insurance opt out benefit, 401(a), optional 457, paid vacation, paid personal days, paid holidays, paid sick time, annual reviews with potential merit increases, on-going training/development, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and an optional Health Management Program. Customer Service Mission Statement: We, the employees of the City of Portage, are committed to delivering superior customer service that meets the needs of the citizens, business owners and others in a consistent manner unsurpassed in professionalism, politeness and promptness. Social Responsibility: We are a socially responsible organization and support our community in events as food drives, United Way, Adopt-a-Family, and Casual for a Cause to name a few. Many of our employees privately volunteer in other ways throughout the community.