Created: 06-21-22
Last Login: 09-03-25
Cook County Human Resources advertisements
Public Safety Telecommunicator/Jailer
Description: What You Will Earn: The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $29.28 (Step 1) -$31.67 (Step 3)/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $29.28 (Step 1) - $40.08 (Step 9)/hour ($60,902.40 - $83,366.40 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE. • Starting pay $29.28/hr + $.75 evening and $1.75 night shift differential. • 4 Weeks of PTO in your first year • Full benefits package, Uniform allowance, PERA, Retirement Plan, Additional holiday check equaling 120 hrs pay • Up to 9% incremental longevity increases • Overtime opportunities • Paid training and certifications Introduction to Cook County Sheriff's Office YouTube Job Summary: This position has two primary responsibilities: 911 Dispatching and Jailer. 911 Dispatchers/Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST) receive and prioritize all emergency and non-emergency requests for service. PST communicate with service providers to ensure community and public safety. Each PST acts as an Emergency Medical dispatcher in medical calls, as a crisis negotiator in mental health and suicidal calls as well as domestic assault calls until law enforcement arrives on the scene. Works frequently alone and must make quick decisions without direct supervision. The PST’s operate 24/7 including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. All activities involve the use of computer technology, which requires a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and independent judgment. When acting as the Jailer, duties include, but are not limited to, supervising the health and well-being of inmates, conducting well-being checks, serving meals, and attending to all medical needs, including dispersing medication. The Jailer is accountable for tracking inmate movements and providing timely and accurate reports. Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Publish Date: 09-03-25
COOK COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF
Description: What You Will Earn: The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $33.53 - $36.27/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $33.53 - $45.89/hour ($69,742.40 - $95,451.20 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE. Plus: Daily Shift Differential Pay along with an additional $1.75 an hour for Saturdays and Sundays 11 paid Holidays at 12 hours per holiday Uniform Allowance On the job training and yearly continuous education Updated Residency Policy: Allows for Deputies to live outside of Cook County and be able to take squad cars home when on call. Allowing for staff to live in Lake County as far west as Silver Bay. Job Summary: Enforces laws, rules, and ordinances to ensure that the public is safe, and property is protected. Responds to calls for assistance. Executes the will of the court in civil and criminal matters. Possesses all of the statutory, public responsibilities, and authorities of the Sheriff. Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Publish Date: 09-03-25
Director of Public Health and Human Services
Description: What You Will Earn: The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $53.33 (Step 1) -$57.69 (Step 3)/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $53.33 (Step 1) -$72.99 (Step 9)/hour ($110,926.40 - $151,819.20 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE. Job Summary: Lead and administer the Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Department by organizing, planning, directing, managing, budgeting and evaluating all department operations. The director supervises and evaluates personnel; directs programs and services in public health, social services, economic assistance and health care programs. Recommend policy for Board passage and develop strategy, implementation and assessment of department programs to ensure the optimal delivery of department services in accordance with federal and state regulations and County Board policies. Cook County is in the northeastern corner of Minnesota and shares an international border with Canada. To the east, the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior’s North Shore is awe-inspiring. Four distinct communities dot the shoreline; Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder (the West End), the quaint harbor village of Grand Marais, historic Grand Portage and further inland lies the Gunflint Trail. Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Cook County offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short and long term disability insurances, PERA, employer matched deferred compensation (457b) plan, employer paid VEBA, 11 paid holidays, paid time off and flexible work schedules.
Publish Date: 08-27-25
Engineering Technician I
Description: What You Will Earn: The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $31.63 (Step 1) -$34.21 (Step 3)/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $31.63 (Step 1) -$43.29 (Step 9)/hour ($65,790 - $90,043 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE. Job Summary: Performs skilled engineering and technical work for upgrading county highways and bridges by applying engineering and technical knowledge to prepare contract documents, enforce contract provisions and perform technical studies. Cook County is in the northeastern corner of Minnesota and shares an international border with Canada. To the east, the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior’s North Shore is awe-inspiring. Four distinct communities dot the shoreline; Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder (the West End), the quaint harbor village of Grand Marais, historic Grand Portage and further inland lies the Gunflint Trail. Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Cook County offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short and long term disability insurances, PERA, employer matched deferred compensation (457b) plan, employer paid VEBA, 13 paid holidays, paid time off and flexible work schedules.
Publish Date: 08-26-25