Jacksonville Job Fair Sept. 17 at the DoubleTree Riverfront: Who's Hiring and How to Prep

Published: September 15, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The employer list for Thursday's JobNewsJacksonville.com Job Fair is out, and it leans hard toward uniforms and badges. Federal law enforcement, three branches of the military, the City of Jacksonville and a private security giant will share the ballroom at the DoubleTree on the Southbank on September 17, alongside health care, finance, media and a local electrical testing firm. If you have been waiting to see who is actually coming before you iron a shirt, this is the list.

The JobNewsJacksonville.com Job Fair runs Thursday, September 17, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront. Admission and parking are free, and it is open to experienced workers and recent graduates alike.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	JobNewsJacksonville.com Job Fair
Date	Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Cost	Free admission and free parking
Format	In person, multi-industry
Registration	Job seeker registration on the organizer's page
Eligibility	Open to job seekers at every level, from recent graduates to experienced professionals

This fair is one of two on the same morning. A community job fair runs at Normandy Park Baptist Church on the Westside from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Different event, different side of town, different employers. Both are in our Fall 2026 Jacksonville job fairs guide.

🔥 Who's Recruiting on the Southbank

The organizer, Job News USA, holds its roster until the Friday before each fair. The list now posted on its registration page names these employers:

Federal and military: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Military Sealift Command, Navy Exchange Service Command, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Florida Army National Guard
Local government and workforce: the City of Jacksonville and CareerSource Northeast Florida
Security and services: Allied Universal, Massey Services and Hospitality Staffing Solutions
Health care and human services: CNS Healthcare, Sevita Health and Star V Learning Centers
Finance and insurance: RadiFi Credit Union, Globe Life and New York Life
Industrial and trades: Champion Brands and Thomas Electrical Systems & Testing
Media: Cox Media Group, 104.5 WOKV and ESPN-Jacksonville

The organizer bills the event at more than 25 employers, so expect a few more tables than are named here, and expect the lineup to shift. Job News USA links a directory of companies and open positions from its event page. Read it Wednesday night and mark the three or four tables you came for.

⚠️ Read This Before You Walk the Floor

A room this mixed means the requirements vary table to table. Federal law enforcement and military recruiters work on long timelines with background checks, and nobody leaves Thursday with a badge. Treat those tables as the first conversation in a months-long process. Military Sealift Command is a civilian employer, but its mariner jobs mean long stretches at sea, so ask about rotation schedules before you get attached.

Some insurance and financial sales roles pay partly or fully on commission. That is not a knock on them, but ask the question directly: is it salary, base plus commission, or commission only? A good recruiter will answer in one sentence.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register first. Sign up on the organizer's page so your information is on file before you arrive.
Bring plenty of resumes. The organizer asks for multiple copies. With more than 20 tables, bring at least a dozen.
Dress for an interview. Business attire, especially for the government and finance tables.
Tailor two versions. One resume that leads with any service, security or clearance history, one that leads with customer, clinical or office work.
Arrive early. The DoubleTree sits on Riverplace Boulevard along the Southbank, and parking is free. Getting there near the 10:00 AM start gives you the most time with the tables you care about.

🔎 Start Searching Before Thursday

The fastest way to walk in confident is to know which of these employers already has openings posted in Jacksonville. Run a few searches tonight and bring those job titles to the table with you.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Jacksonville job fair on September 17?

Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., on the Southbank.

Does it cost anything to attend?

No. Admission and parking are both free for job seekers.

Which employers will be there?

The organizer's posted list includes U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the City of Jacksonville, Allied Universal, Military Sealift Command, CNS Healthcare, Sevita Health, RadiFi Credit Union and more than a dozen others. Lineups can change, so check the organizer's directory before you go.

Who can attend?

The organizer describes it as open to everyone from recent graduates to experienced professionals. No student or veteran status is required.

Is there another job fair in Jacksonville the same day?

Yes. A community job fair runs at Normandy Park Baptist Church, 7050 Normandy Blvd., from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is a separate event with separate employers.

What should I bring?

Multiple copies of your resume, professional clothes and a short list of the employers you most want to meet.

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