Lake County, IL Jobs

96 open positions

96 current openings at Lake County, IL across 12 departments. Listed pay $18.55–$127.42/hr · $53k–$311k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Assistant State's Attorney - Traffic/Misdemeanor

Lake County, IL · State's Attorney · Closes Oct 15

Waukegan Full-time $85,193.00 Annually

The Criminal Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an entry-level attorney in our Misdemeanor/Traffic Division.

Criminal lawCriminal procedureRules of evidenceTrial skills
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Senior Assistant State's Attorney

Lake County, IL · State's Attorney · Closes Oct 15

Waukegan Full-time $91,156.00 Annually

The Criminal Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney in our Felony Review Division.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrategic thinkingOrganizationAttention to detail
Last seen Oct 6, 2026
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Principal Assistant State's Attorney - Felony

Lake County, IL · State's Attorney · Closes Oct 15

Waukegan Full-time $105,000.00 Annually

The Criminal Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney in our Felony Trial Division.

Criminal lawJudicial proceduresRules of evidenceCourtroom technology
Last seen Oct 6, 2026
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Manager of In-House Design

Lake County, IL · Division of Transportation · Closes Oct 23

Libertyville Full-time $101,495.00 Annually

Becoming the Manager of In-House Design at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to work with a large network of professionals including engineers, consulting firms, regulatory agencies…

EngineeringHighway improvementsPlans and specificationsCoordination
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Re-entry Specialist

Lake County, IL · Sheriff's Office · Closes Oct 29

Waukegan Full-time $27.92 - $34.21 Hourly

Becoming a Re-Entry Specialist would allow you to be involved in the assessment of inmates to develop specific goals and action plans and link them with community social services agencies.

adult educationinterviewingworkforce developmentcorrections
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Accountant II

Lake County, IL · Sheriff's Office · Closes Nov 7

Waukegan Full-time $30.37 - $37.20 Hourly

An Accountant II is responsible for managing and reporting a variety of financial data, ensuring compliance with budget appropriations.

ExcelWorkday system software knowledgeAnalytical thinkingAttention to detail
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Property Engagement Specialist

Lake County, IL · Planning, Building & Development · Closes Nov 27

Libertyville Full-time $58,078.90 Annually

The Property Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in addressing homelessness by expanding housing opportunities, fostering relationships with landlords, and coordinating with Coalition housing navigators.

Microsoft OfficeHousing databasesFair housing lawsAffordable housing regulations
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Temporary Road Maintenance Worker - DOT

Lake County, IL · Division of Transportation · Closes Nov 30

Illinois, United States Contract $31.63 Hourly

These positions perform a variety of maintenance and traffic tasks related to the preservation and upkeep of County highways, bridges, drainage structures, other highway features, and DOT facilities.

Snowplow trucksSalt spreadersTractorsChippers
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Highway Maintenance Worker - Two Harbors, MN

Lake County, IL · Highway · Closes Dec 4

Two Harbors Full-time $24.35 - $32.88 Hourly
Equipment operationTruck drivingManual laborClass B Commercial Driver's license
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Mechanic

Lake County, IL · Highway · Closes Dec 4

Two Harbors Full-time $26.10 - $35.23 Hourly

POSITION: MECHANIC The current vacancy is for a full-time position in the Lake County Highway Department in Two Harbors.

preventative maintenancemechanical repairwelding/fabricatingequipment operation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Facilities Worker

Lake County, IL · Facilities Maintenance · Closes Dec 4

Two Harbors Full-time $19.12 - $25.81 Hourly

The current vacancy is for one full-time position in the Lake County Facilities Maintenance Department and is eligible for Benefits Package.

CleaningGrounds keepingSanitizingMinor maintenance and repair
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Highway Maintenance Coordinator - Finland, MN

Lake County, IL · Highway · Closes Dec 4

Two Harbors Full-time $28.28 - $38.18 Hourly
gradersloadersdozersexcavators
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff - Vacation Relief

Lake County, IL · Sheriff's Office · Closes Dec 4

Two Harbors Full-time $30.90 - $41.72 Hourly

The current vacancy is for one full-time position in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Lake County has three duty stations: Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Fall Lake.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Plat Room Technician

Lake County, IL

Polson Full-time $19 - $22 / hour

The Lake County Clerk & Recorder's Office is accepting applications for: Plat Room Technician

Microsoft WordExcelemailInternet
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Solid Waste Monitor - Full Time

Lake County, IL

Polson Full-time $20 - $20 / hour

Lake County Solid Waste is accepting applications for: Monitor - Fulltime

basic computer skillsheavy physical laborflexible shiftswaste characteristics
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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9-1-1 Dispatcher

Lake County, IL

Polson Full-time $22 - $22 / hour

Lake County 911 Dispatch is a communications center that connects law enforcement, fire, EMS, and search & rescue teams to the public.

DispatchEmergencyCommunicationCrisis Management
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Detention Officer - Lake County Sheriff's Office

Lake County, IL

Polson Full-time $25 - $25 / hour

Lake County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer team ensures safe supervision, security, and care for inmates in the county detention facility.

Inmate supervisionSecurity protocolsLaw enforcement proceduresCrisis management
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lake County Deputy Sheriff

Lake County, IL

Polson Full-time $28 - $28 / hour

Lake County Sheriff's Office protects the community by enforcing laws and responding to emergencies.

law enforcementpublic safetyreport writingconflict resolution
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Solid Waste Driver/Operator - Part-time

Lake County, IL

Polson Part-time $28 - $28 / hour

The role drives a transfer truck to container sites, sets and retrieves containers, compacts waste, performs minor equipment maintenance, and supports landfill duties including the ticket shack.

Class B CDLHeavy equipment operationTruck maintenanceWinter driving
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Lateral Deputy Sheriff - Sign-on bonus: $10,000 (details in posting)

Lake County, IL · Sheriff's Merit Commission

Waukegan Full-time $41.97 - $58.72 Hourly

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT and looking for growth opportunities to enhance your career, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Merit Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy…

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About Lake County, IL jobs

Lake County, IL has 96 open positions, mostly in Waukegan, Libertyville and Vernon Hills. Openings include Highway Maintenance Coordinator - Finland, MN, Dental Assistant and Physician (MD, DO) - Family Medicine. The departments hiring most are Health Department, Sheriff's Office and 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Typical posted pay is $74k–$105k/yr or $22.83–$33.41/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Lateral Deputy Sheriff - Sign-on bonus: $10,000 (details in posting)Waukegan
$41.97–$58.72/hr
Principal Assistant State's Attorney - FelonyWaukegan
$105k/yr
Manager of In-House DesignLibertyville
$101k/yr
Senior Assistant State's AttorneyWaukegan
$91k/yr
Deputy Sheriff - Vacation ReliefTwo Harbors
$30.90–$41.72/hr
Assistant State's Attorney - Traffic/MisdemeanorWaukegan
$85k/yr
Highway Maintenance Coordinator - Finland, MNTwo Harbors
$28.28–$38.18/hr
Accountant IIWaukegan
$30.37–$37.20/hr
MechanicTwo Harbors
$26.10–$35.23/hr
Re-entry SpecialistWaukegan
$27.92–$34.21/hr
Highway Maintenance Worker - Two Harbors, MNTwo Harbors
$24.35–$32.88/hr
Temporary Road Maintenance Worker - DOT
$31.63/hr
Solid Waste Driver/Operator - Part-timePolson
$27.93/hr
Property Engagement SpecialistLibertyville
$58k/yr
Lake County Deputy SheriffPolson
$27.90/hr
Facilities WorkerTwo Harbors
$19.12–$25.81/hr
Detention Officer - Lake County Sheriff's OfficePolson
$25.40/hr
9-1-1 DispatcherPolson
$22.17/hr
Plat Room TechnicianPolson
$19–$22/hr
Solid Waste Monitor - Full TimePolson
$20.47/hr

Openings by department

Health Department
52
Sheriff's Office
9
19th Judicial Circuit Court
9
Division of Transportation
6
Highway
4
State's Attorney
3
Public Defender
2
Planning, Building & Development
1
Facilities Maintenance
1
Sheriff's Merit Commission
1

Top skills at Lake County, IL

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Crisis intervention
15 jobs
Case Management
8 jobs
Documentation
5 jobs
Individual and group treatment
5 jobs
Customer Service
4 jobs
Community outreach
4 jobs
Electronic health records
4 jobs
Criminal law
3 jobs

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Lake County, IL Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does Lake County have open?

Lake County, IL has 96 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which Lake County departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Health Department, Sheriff's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Division of Transportation, Highway.

What does Lake County pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $18.55–$127.42/hr · $53k–$311k/yr.

Which Lake County jobs close soon?

3 openings close within the next 7 days.