OESC moving field office in Oklahoma County

People wait outside the OKC Eastside Oklahoma Works Center near Midwest City in June. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, which handles unemployment claims, has opened a new field office near the state capitol. [SARAH PHIPPS/ THE OKLAHOMAN]

The state' sun employment agency will open a new Oklahoma City field office near the state capitol building.

It will replace the only other field office in Oklahoma County, t he OKC Eastside American J ob Center near Midwest City. The new office will open Monday.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission said the new, larger field office will be at 5005 N. Lincoln Blvd. to better serve individuals who live in the Oklahoma City area.

“We're shifting staff and resources to this one centrally located facility to provide more access in the Oklahoma

City area,” said OESC Interim Executive Director Shelley Zumwalt. “The larger space allows us to serve more Oklahomans, as well as continue to provide space for social distancing measures.”

The Eastside facility, located at 7401 NE 23 St., was scheduled to remain open through Aug. 14.

Claimants needing assistance can come in person to the facility or talk with a representative over the phone at 405-4268850. The new Oklahoma City American Job Center will use staff and resources from the Eastside location as well as the previously closed Brookwood location.

Those seeking employment or unemployment assistance can visit any of OESC's 27 field offices across Oklahoma for walk-ins, in-person and telephone appointments.

A full list of offices and their contact information can be found at https://oesc.ok.gov/oesc-officelocation-finder.