To apply for an available position, please click Apply for Jobs. If this is the first time you are applying through the City's online job application, you will need to create an account and select a username and password. Please reference the following list for application instructions and important facts to note: 

1. After your account has been established and you complete the employment application, your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.
2. Any attachments submitted with a previous application will not automatically be attached to a new application. You may submit new attachments by re-attaching them to the new application in PDF format.
3. Completion of an application is part of the hiring process for all jobs. Resumes and attachments may be included, but cannot be substituted for a completed application form.
4. You may attach a resume and cover letter once you have created your user account and selected a position of interest. The City of Crystal Lake accepts applications and resumes only when there are current positions open for hiring.

 Police Officer Recruitment - Entry Level

Police Officer testing processes are held as needed and when open, can be found on the City's employment page.

Candidates interested in future testing may submit their contact information (name and e-mail address)  to jmeyer@crystallake.org for placement on a testing notification list.

  Police Officer Recruitment - Lateral

The City of Crystal Lake is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. For more information about this job opportunity and to apply, please click here. 

Firefighter-Paramedic Recruitment

Firefighter Paramedic testing processes are held as needed and when open, can be found on the City's employment page.

Candidates interested in future testing may submit their contact information (name and e-mail address)  to jmeyer@crystallake.org for placement on a testing notification list.

 Three Oaks Recreation Recruitment

The City of Crystal Lake is currently accepting applications for employment to work at Three Oaks Recreation Area for the 2024 season. For more information regarding Three Oaks Recreation Area job opportunities and to apply, please click here.