Employment Opportunities

Employment applications (except for Firefighters and Police Officers, as explained below) are available in the Personnel Office located on the second floor of Village Hall, or you can download and print an application from our web site. Please return the application either in person or by mail to the Personnel Division.  The Village of Skokie does not accept applications or resumes via email or fax.  Application for employment must be made via U.S. mail, courier service or in person. Applications can be made for any positions at any time.  If there are no current vacancies, applications will be maintained for six months. When a vacancy does occur applicants on file will be considered.

Please note that the Village of Skokie does not maintain information regarding position openings for the Skokie Public Library, the Skokie Park District or other employers in the Village. Click here for finding a job in the community.      

Current Employment Opportunities

 
During the onset of the difficult economic times, the Village of Skokie implemented a hiring freeze where vacant positions are not filled.  The hiring freeze has been in effect since December 2008.  This is one of many cost saving strategies the Village has implemented in order to reduce spending.  Only on an exception basis will the Village fill vacant positions.  If a hiring opportunity exists, the position and qualifications will be listed below.  The hiring freeze is in effect until further notice and is predicated on the economy and ultimately the Village's financial status.

Alternate School Crossing Guard
Police Department

Employment Applications
  • Job Application (not applicable for Police Officer and Firefighter candidates)
    Download, print and submit a completed application form by mail or in person to:
    Village of Skokie
    ATTN: Personnel Division
    5127 Oakton Street
    Skokie, Illinois 60077
Seasonal/Intern Employment Applications  - No Current Opportunities
Application Process for Firefighters and Police Officers


The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners appoints over 40% of Skokie's work force. This is a "civil service" type selection process that begins with a competitive testing program.

The Village of Skokie, conducts physical ability and written testing for firefighter and police officer positions. The final candidates are rank-ordered on an eligibility list that remains in effect for a two-year period.

Applications for firefighter and police officer positions are available at the mandatory orientation sessions. There is no transfer arrangement for individuals already serving as firefighters or police officers in other communities. All potential candidates must participate in the entry level testing process regardless of prior experience.

New hires are required to complete training at either the Fire or Police Training Academy unless they have prior experience. They are also required to sign a non-use of tobacco agreement and, within the probationary period of hire, police officers must prove residency within Cook, DuPage or Lake Counties.  Within the probationary period, firefighters must prove residency within Lake, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and McHenry counties in Illinois, Kenosha County in Wisconsin and Lake County in Indiana.

For questions or additional information regarding the selection process, please contact the Personnel Office at the Village of Skokie at 847/933-8212.