Working for the City of Des Plaines is more than just a job—it's a chance to build a meaningful career in public service, making a difference not only in your life but also in the lives of those in our community.

The City of Des Plaines employs over 360 dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to serve our residents every day. As one of the largest and most desirable suburbs in the Chicago area, Des Plaines is a vibrant and diverse community just under 60,000 people are proud to call home. Our employees in Public Works & Engineering, Police, Fire, Finance, Community & Economic Development, Information Technology, Media Services, Human Resources and more take pride in delivering exceptional service to our residents.

Join the City of Des Plaines and become part of a committed team that’s building a great community for today and for generations to come. We’re always on the lookout for passionate individuals who want to make a real impact in their communities!

Candidate Resources:

• View a summary of our current exceptional health benefits: Benefit Highlights & Rates
• Want to know more about our hiring process? Visit our hiring process resources page.

Ready to join Team Des Plaines? See our open position opportunities below.