Jobs in DeKalb County, Illinois
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Floater Custodian — Second Shift, Part-Time
Second-shift floater custodian (Mon–Fri, 4–8 PM) covering cleaning duties across district buildings as needed, based out of the Education Center. Short window — applications close October 30, 2026.
Registered Nurse — CVIS, Part-Time
Part-time RN position in the hospital's cardiovascular interventional services (CVIS) area, supporting cardiac catheterization and related procedures.
Outpatient Physical Therapist — $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Outpatient physical therapist role owning patient plans of care from evaluation through discharge, with EMR documentation and collaboration with PTAs. Requires an Illinois PT license and a bachelor's in physical therapy (master's or doctorate preferred).
Correctional Deputy
Correctional deputies handle booking and bonding, inmate supervision, security checks, and transports at the DeKalb County Jail. No experience or academy certification needed to start — hires complete the 200-hour corrections academy and field training in the first year. Testing runs through National Testing Network.
Patrol Deputy
Road-patrol deputy answering calls for service, doing traffic and criminal enforcement, and responding to accidents across DeKalb County's rural roads. Must be 21, a U.S. citizen, and hold a high school diploma/GED and a valid Illinois license; no prior experience or academy certification required.
Police Officer
Entry-level patrol officer hiring for the City of DeKalb Police Department, with testing through National Testing Network and the city's own application process. Pay steps up with years of service, plus Police Pension.
Lateral Police Officer
Lateral-transfer opening for officers already certified as full-time permanent police officers in Illinois, joining the DeKalb Police Department at a step matching their experience.
Chief Building Official
Department-head role running the city's Building Division in Community Development — supervising permit and code-compliance staff, overseeing plan review, inspections, and property-maintenance code enforcement.
Substitute Teacher
The district continuously takes substitute teachers through its AppliTrack application system, covering daily classroom absences across Sycamore schools. Published rates rise to $175/day after 10 consecutive days in the same assignment and $220/day for highly-qualified assignments.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate — DeKalb Distribution Center
Seasonal hiring at Target's DeKalb distribution center for warehouse associates who pack, load, and ship merchandise to stores and guests, moving freight safely and accurately through the warehouse. Apply through Target's careers site (DeKalb distribution center, req T3842).
Operator I — 3rd Shift
Production operator position on third shift at IDEAL's Sycamore manufacturing campus, running equipment and hand tools to make electrical tools and connectors. High school diploma/GED and a pre-employment physical are part of the listing.
Stocker — Overnight
Overnight stocking role at the DeKalb Walmart Supercenter on Sycamore Road — unloading deliveries, organizing backroom inventory, stocking shelves, and building displays. Listings note lifting up to 50 lbs and forklift use. Apply through Walmart Careers.
Registered Nurse — Emergency Department, Full-Time Nights
Staff RN role in the Kishwaukee Hospital emergency department on nights, delivering assessment-based nursing care to ED patients and families. Requires an Illinois RN license and BLS; BSN preferred (ADN accepted with a commitment to finish a BSN within three years).
Driver — Seasonal Support
Seasonal support drivers deliver UPS packages to homes and businesses from their own vehicle during the holiday rush, with work assigned each morning. Must lift up to 70 lbs, hold a valid license, and have a qualifying personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed at $0.70/mile.
Adult IOP PHP Case Therapist II
Behavioral-health clinician in Northwestern Medicine's Sycamore intensive outpatient / partial hospitalization programs — assessments, treatment plans, and mostly group therapy plus individual and family counseling. Requires a master's in a behavioral-health field, license eligibility, and two years in mental-health or substance-use treatment.
Patient Care Tech — Medical-Surgical-Oncology, Full-Time Days
Patient care technician on the medical-surgical/oncology unit, working under RN supervision on vitals, glucose checks, daily-living assistance, and keeping patient rooms in order. Open to CNAs, CMAs, EMTs, or nursing students with one clinical semester.
Art Model
Poses (nude) for the college's ART 200 figure-drawing class so students can study the human form; 4–6 three-hour sessions across the Spring 2027 semester. No experience required; must be 18+, reliable, and able to hold poses.
Grounds Worker
Full-time grounds and landscaping role keeping the Malta campus mowed, planted, and clean, maintaining athletic fields, and clearing snow in season. Needs a high school diploma and 1–3 years of grounds or landscaping experience.
Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis (BCBA) and Special Education
Tenure-track professor in NIU's Department of Special and Early Education, teaching in the BCBA certification and special education licensure programs, running an active research agenda, and mentoring students. Starts August 2027; applications due November 23, 2026.
Customer Experience Representative
Office-based customer support role at IDEAL's Sycamore headquarters — handling customer inquiries and order management in ERP/order systems, with strong Microsoft Office skills. The listing calls for an associate degree and about a year of related experience.
WIOA Adult Program Coordinator
Runs the college's federally funded WIOA adult workforce program — recruiting participants, managing the grant budget and reporting, supervising one staff member, and connecting adults to eligible training programs.
Assistant Professor of Public Administration — Local Government Management
NIU's School of Public and Global Affairs seeks a tenure-track professor focused on local government management and public budgeting to teach in its NASPAA-accredited MPA program and mentor students. Starts August 2027.
Career Planner, WIOA Adult Program
Case-management role in the college's WIOA adult program: building individual training and employment plans for participants, advising on careers and education, and helping with job-search strategies and work experience placements.
Housekeeping Aide — County Nursing Center
Housekeeping position at the county's skilled-nursing facility in DeKalb, keeping resident areas clean and safe. County benefits apply; a background check and CPR certification are part of the listing.
Overnight Stocker
Part-time overnight stocking at the DeKalb Hy-Vee grocery store, moving product to shelves during overnight hours. The listing mentions forklift use, a drug screening, and a high school diploma or GED.
Assistant Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs — Community College Leadership
NIU is hiring a faculty member to teach and advise in its higher education and student affairs programs, with a focus on community college leadership.
Library Assistant
Part-time support role in the college library, helping patrons and keeping library operations running.
Toolroom Assistant — Diesel Power Technology (Hourly)
Evening toolroom attendant for the Diesel Power Technology program — checking tools and equipment in and out for students, doing minor repairs, and tracking shop inventory. Needs two years of mechanical/shop experience and a valid driver's license.
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