Employment

  1. City Benefits

    Find out about the benefits of working for the City of Rock Island.

    Job Search & Online Application

    Access the City's online employment service, including online applications, current openings, city job descriptions, and pay ranges.

  2. Job Search Assistance

    Review free professional assistance available for most aspects of your employment search.

  3. Police Employment Opportunities

    Learn about becoming a City of Rock Island police officer, necessary qualifications, and available testing dates.


Fire Employment Opportunities

Learn about becoming a City of Rock Island firefighter, necessary qualifications, and available testing dates.

Residency Requirements

Selected non-affiliated full-time candidates must meet a residency requirement, which includes a 60 minute drive time radius on either the Illinois or Iowa side of the Quad Cities area within one year of hire date. This requirement does not apply to part-time or seasonal employees.

Active / Retiree Employees

Access employment resources for active and retiree employees of the City of Rock Island.

Union Contracts

Review the different unions represented in the City of Rock Island.