Jobs in DeKalb, Illinois
Floater Custodian — Second Shift, Part-Time
Second-shift floater custodian (Mon–Fri, 4–8 PM) covering cleaning duties across district buildings as needed, based out of the Education Center. Short window — applications close October 30, 2026.
Registered Nurse — CVIS, Part-Time
Part-time RN position in the hospital's cardiovascular interventional services (CVIS) area, supporting cardiac catheterization and related procedures.
Outpatient Physical Therapist — $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Outpatient physical therapist role owning patient plans of care from evaluation through discharge, with EMR documentation and collaboration with PTAs. Requires an Illinois PT license and a bachelor's in physical therapy (master's or doctorate preferred).
Police Officer
Entry-level patrol officer hiring for the City of DeKalb Police Department, with testing through National Testing Network and the city's own application process. Pay steps up with years of service, plus Police Pension.
Lateral Police Officer
Lateral-transfer opening for officers already certified as full-time permanent police officers in Illinois, joining the DeKalb Police Department at a step matching their experience.
Chief Building Official
Department-head role running the city's Building Division in Community Development — supervising permit and code-compliance staff, overseeing plan review, inspections, and property-maintenance code enforcement.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate — DeKalb Distribution Center
Seasonal hiring at Target's DeKalb distribution center for warehouse associates who pack, load, and ship merchandise to stores and guests, moving freight safely and accurately through the warehouse. Apply through Target's careers site (DeKalb distribution center, req T3842).
Stocker — Overnight
Overnight stocking role at the DeKalb Walmart Supercenter on Sycamore Road — unloading deliveries, organizing backroom inventory, stocking shelves, and building displays. Listings note lifting up to 50 lbs and forklift use. Apply through Walmart Careers.
Registered Nurse — Emergency Department, Full-Time Nights
Staff RN role in the Kishwaukee Hospital emergency department on nights, delivering assessment-based nursing care to ED patients and families. Requires an Illinois RN license and BLS; BSN preferred (ADN accepted with a commitment to finish a BSN within three years).
Driver — Seasonal Support
Seasonal support drivers deliver UPS packages to homes and businesses from their own vehicle during the holiday rush, with work assigned each morning. Must lift up to 70 lbs, hold a valid license, and have a qualifying personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed at $0.70/mile.
Patient Care Tech — Medical-Surgical-Oncology, Full-Time Days
Patient care technician on the medical-surgical/oncology unit, working under RN supervision on vitals, glucose checks, daily-living assistance, and keeping patient rooms in order. Open to CNAs, CMAs, EMTs, or nursing students with one clinical semester.
Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis (BCBA) and Special Education
Tenure-track professor in NIU's Department of Special and Early Education, teaching in the BCBA certification and special education licensure programs, running an active research agenda, and mentoring students. Starts August 2027; applications due November 23, 2026.
Assistant Professor of Public Administration — Local Government Management
NIU's School of Public and Global Affairs seeks a tenure-track professor focused on local government management and public budgeting to teach in its NASPAA-accredited MPA program and mentor students. Starts August 2027.
Housekeeping Aide — County Nursing Center
Housekeeping position at the county's skilled-nursing facility in DeKalb, keeping resident areas clean and safe. County benefits apply; a background check and CPR certification are part of the listing.
Overnight Stocker
Part-time overnight stocking at the DeKalb Hy-Vee grocery store, moving product to shelves during overnight hours. The listing mentions forklift use, a drug screening, and a high school diploma or GED.
Assistant Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs — Community College Leadership
NIU is hiring a faculty member to teach and advise in its higher education and student affairs programs, with a focus on community college leadership.