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Current Employment Opportunities

Thank you for visiting the City of Ottawa Employment Page. Here you will find a list of current vacancies within the City and information on how to apply for open positions. The City of Ottawa is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Vacancies

Police Patrolman Lateral Transfers

The City of Ottawa, Illinois and its Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are seeking applications for qualified lateral transfer Patrol Officers. Applications are available below or at City Hall, 301 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350.
Applications must be returned to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 301 West Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350 no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 11, 2024.

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Leaf Vac (Seasonal)

The City of Ottawa’s Public Works Department is looking for workers to help with the City’s annual leaf-vac program that is expected to begin after November 4.

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