Employment Opportunities


The City of Murphysboro has the following open positions and/or is accepting applications/bids/RFP's/RFQ's:

        *        Applications for Police Officers are now being accepted for the purpose of
                  establishing an eligibility list for hiring.   
                  Download the Hiring Requirements and Benefit Sheet for  
                  more details.    Testing will occur mid-May to early June 2023.   
                  Deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. 
                 
       

Download a Police & Fire Department Application

             Download a general application for employment with the City (Administration and Public Works)

All applications, resumes or questions should be directed to:

Sandra M. Ripley
Director of Human Resources
City of Murphysboro
1101 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4961 ext 121