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This page outlines the hiring process of Non-Public Safety positions for the City of Des Plaines from the time you complete your application to your first day! The necessary steps of the hiring process are listed below. If you are looking for available Public Safety positions, please click here to see our Board of Fire and Police Commissioners process. Human Resources is available at hr@desplaines.org to answer any of your questions throughout the process.

See how to join Team Des Plaines below, and check out current postings at desplaines.org/jobs.

Our 10 Step Hiring Process

Step 1: Submit your application

If you see a position that’s a perfect fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Our jobs are either posted with a specific deadline for applications or as “open until filled.”

We are looking for candidates that can work well with our high performing team. Even if you do not have certain skills, experience, or education; we encourage you to apply. Tell us why you are a good fit for the position and what you can bring to our team.

View job openings and apply at desplaines.org/jobs.

Step 2: Applications are reviewed by the hiring team

Step 3: Virtual Meeting (Depending on Position)

Step 4: In-Person Interview

At least one interview will be conducted in person, whether that is your initial interview or your secondary interview. In-person interviews are conducted in a panel format with interview questions consisting of a combination of technical and behavioral questions. Once a date and time has been set with Human Resources, you will receive a confirmation email listing confirming the date, time, location and the make-up of the interview panel. Special consideration will be made for applicants living out-of-state and a virtual interview may be acceptable as the primary interview.

Step 5: Secondary Interview (Depending on Position)

Step 6: Conditional offer is made

Step 7: Pre-employment screening

Step 8: Discuss a start date

Step 9: Onboarding

Step 10: Benefit orientation

Every department’s orientation might be different. However, every new hire will participate in a New Hire Benefit Orientation. This orientation is a customized, one-on-one meeting with a member of Human Resources during your first week. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions and for Human Resources to finalize any missing items needed for onboarding.

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Our 10 Step Hiring Process