Employment Opportunities

ALTON CITY HALL

Information Technology Internship

The City of Alton Information Technology Department has an open application process for individuals interested in an internship, meaning that qualified applicants may apply at any time. The application is below.

The City of Alton Information Technology Department intern program is designed to give individuals a glimpse into the real-world, everyday experiences of IT professionals. Typically, one to two interns are selected for the spring, summer, and fall semesters. The interns work hand to hand with the IT Department.

Click here for the Information Technology Internship Application (eSign)

Summer Youth Employment Program

Click here for the Application and Job Description ( This application must be printed and signed with a wet signature)

ALTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Lateral Police Officer

The Alton Police Department has an open lateral police officer application process for experienced officers, meaning that qualified applicants may apply at any time. The application and information about the position are below.

Click here for the Lateral Entry Police Officer Application (eSign)

Click here for the Lateral Police Officer Job Description and Cover Letter

Police Cadets

The Alton Police Department has an open application process for individuals interested in a police cadet position, meaning that qualified applicants may apply at any time. The application is below. Click here for further information about the police cadet position.

Click here for the Cadet Application (eSign)

Police Internship

The Alton Police Department has an open application process for individuals interested in an internship, meaning that qualified applicants may apply at any time. The application is below. Click here for further information about the police department intern position.

Click here for the Internship Application (eSign)

Police Explorers

Click here for the Explorer Application (eSign)

Jailer

The Alton Police Department has an application process for new candidates. The information about the position is below.

Click here for the Jailer Application (eSign)

Click here for the Jailer Application Job Description

Dispatcher

The Alton Police Department has an application process for new candidates. The information about the position is below.

Not Currently Accepting Applications

ALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter applicants should click here to view a video about the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) in order to understand what to expect from the physical testing for the position.

Not Currently Accepting Applications

ALTON PUBLIC WORKS

Street Maintenance III

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Seasonal Worker

Click here for the Public Works Seasonal Application (eSign)

ALTON PARKS AND RECREATION

Seasonal Worker

Click here for the Parks and Recreation Seasonal Application (eSign)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the City’s policy that, as required by law, equal employment opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment. The City will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause undue hardship for the City.