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.

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.

Current Employment Opportunities

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

Application Process for Firefighters and Police Officers

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners appoint over 40% of Skokie's workforce.  The selection process begins with a competitive testing program.  For questions or additional information regarding the selection process, please contact the Personnel Office at 847/933-8212.

Typically, testing for both firefighters and police officers is conducted every two years.  Positions are filled by candidates that passed testing and are on an eligibility list. 

The Village of Skokie is NOT currently testing for firefighters or police officers.  Our current firefighter eligibility list will expire in November 2013.  Our current police officer eligibility list will expire in April 2014.  Please check this page for any updates or changes.

General Qualifications: 

Firefighters:  (As of 11/2011)
Minimum of 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the date of the written exam (unless previous full-time Firefighter in Illinois as noted under state statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3)); U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.; High School Diploma orGED AND at least one of the following: Minimum 60 college semester hours or State of Illinois Firefighter II Certification issued by the OFSM or four years of active military service with an honorable discharge by the date of the written exam; Possess a valid Driver's License; Proof of completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and proof of passing the Ladder Climb Test with an attainment date within 6 months of the date of the written exam; Have correctable vision to 20/20 and have the ability to distinguish colors; Within 12 months from hire, reside in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will or McHenry counties in Illinois, Kenosha County in Wisconsin or Lake County in Indiana; Enter into an "Authorization for Release of Personal Information Agreement" and an "Employment of Relatives Agreement"; Must have ability to understand the English Language, both written and spoken.

Police Officers:  (As of 4/2012) 
Minimum of 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the date of the written exam; Minimum of 60 college semester hours from an accredited institution OR four years of active military service with an honorable discharge by the date of the written exam; U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.; Possess a valid Driver's License; Proof of completion of the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report or (POWER test) with an attainment date within 6 months of the date of the written exam; Have correctable vision to 20/20 and have the ability to distinguish colors; Within 24 months from hire, reside in Cook, Lake or DuPage County; Enter into an "Authorization for Release of Personal Information Agreement" and an "Employment of Relatives Agreement"; Must have ability to understand the English Language, both written and spoken.