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Employment
Applications (except for Fire and Police as explained below) are available in the Personnel Office at Village Hall and you can also print an application from our web site. Please return the application either in person or mail it back to the Village Hall. Application can be made for any of the above positions at any time. If there is no current vacancy, applications are maintained for six months. When a vacancy does occur applicants on file will be considered.
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.
Click here for downloadable job application
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.
Current Openings (click Title to view details)
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 agility 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 Village of Skokie at 847/933-8212.
For police officer recruitment, visit our Police Testing Process. For firefighter recruitment, see Fire Testing Process.
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:
PERSONNEL INTERN
Personnel Office
Annual Salary
Range:
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$14.67 - $19.21 per hour |
Schedule:
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Averages 24 hours/week. Potential for full-time hours during summer and holiday breaks.
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Brief
Description
of Duties:
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The Personnel Intern will work in the Personnel Office performing a variety of administrative, professional and operational tasks, as well as conduct research, analysis and development of plans and activities that support the Village’s personnel function. The Personnel Intern will apply practical applications of human resource management practices in the areas of employee relations, benefit administration, training and labor relations. This professional position involves frequent interaction with various Village departments and employees.
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Required
Training and Knowledge:
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Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field or enrollment in a public administration program with an interest in Human Resource Management. Excellent writing skills, multi-tasking skills and information gathering experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous human resources experience a plus.
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Application
Process:
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Resumes may be sent to the Village of Skokie, Personnel Office, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077. For additional information visit www.sklokie.org.
E-mails and faxes are not accepted.
EOE/MF |
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THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
Village Manager’s Office
Annual Salary Range:
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$14.14 - $18.07 per hour |
Schedule:
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Averages 24 hours/week. Potential for full-time hours during summer and holiday breaks.
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Brief Description
of Duties:
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The Administrative Intern will work in the Village Manager’s Office performing a variety of administrative and operational tasks, as well as special projects. The position will provide professional level staff assistance in the areas of research and analysis, development and execution of plans and activities that support the Village’s Marketing and Communications Plan. This position involves frequent interaction with various Village departments.
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Required Training and Knowledge:
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Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in public administration program or related field leading to a Master’s Degree. Excellent writing skills and information gathering experience. Established time management and multi-tasking skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark a plus, as is photography experience.
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Apply to: Village of Skokie, Personnel Department, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077. For additional information visit www.skokie.org.
E-mails and faxes are not accepted.
EOE/MF |
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THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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