Application Process

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County Department Jobs

This page contains all information necessary for applying to DuPage County jobs with departments reporting to the County Board. View a detailed listing of the job openings within County Departments.

Elected Official Jobs

Elected Officials and some other departments are responsible for their own recruiting; you must contact that particular office directly to inquire about their application procedures. View the instructions for applying to jobs with Elected Official offices.

How to Apply to County Department Jobs

Download and complete the application and return it to the County in one of the following ways. Feel free to attach a resume as well.

• Download Application  - See notes below on submitting a completed application
• Job Opportunities

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Windows Users

• Save the PDF form to your computer and open it with Adobe Reader.  After you complete the application, save it and attach it to an email to DPCHumanResources@dupageco.org .
• You will need the free Adobe Reader in order to view, complete and save the form.

Mac Users

• Complete the following instructions to ensure that your application is readable by the Human Resources Department.  After completing the Application PDF form in Preview, choose Print from the File menu and then use the dialog box’s PDF option to save it to a PDF.  Then attach it in an email to:DPCHumanResources@dupageco.org
• View a Macworld article detailing why these procedures are needed.

Mail

Print and mail your completed application and resume to:

DuPage County Human Resources Department
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

In Person

Deliver your completed application and resume to:

Human Resources Office
Jack T. Knuepfer Building - 3rd Floor
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Important Applicant Information

• DuPage County only accepts applications for posted positions.  
• Applicants may apply for up to six (6) positions per application.  To apply for additional positions, please submit an additional application(s).   
• All applications must be received by the end of the business day on the date the posting closes in order to be considered. 
• Applicants will be considered for employment based upon their ability to meet the minimum job requirements, education/training, and experience relevant to the position. 
• Due to the large volume of applications received, applicants will only be contacted by a Human Resources Representative if selected for an interview.

 DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.