Government & Public Service jobs in DeKalb County
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.
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.