Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Galesburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer which means we do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Announcements

All job announcements are posted at our web site and at the:

Illinois Department of Employment Security
821 West Main Street
Galesburg, IL 61401

Job announcements are posted after an internal process has been completed. All applicants must complete a City application.

Applications

Job Applications are accepted for jobs posted at our Web site or at the Illinois Department of Employment Security. If more than one job is posted, an application must be submitted for each position being applied for. All applications must be submitted to the Illinois Department of Employment Security for processing. Send completed applications to: IDES, 821 West Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.

Background Check

During the interview process all selected individuals will be asked to sign a letter allowing the Galesburg Police Department to conduct a background check. The background check is completed prior to making a job offer to an individual.

Residency

All personnel hired by the City are required to obtain residency within 20 miles of City Hall (see map) no later than 13 months after their first day of employment. No exceptions will be made to this requirement.

Contracts

Regular full-time City employees are either represented by one of three unions or are covered under a personnel policy for exempt employees. Current contracts are listed in the document center. The salary ordinance is updated as necessary and approved by City Council.