Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit offers job opportunities in Lake County, Illinois in adult probation, juvenile probation and detention services, and other divisions that support court operations. All open vacancies are posted both on this webpage (Employment Opportunities) and through Lake County’s website under “Current Jobs”. The Lake County site allows for submission of a standardized application, your resume, and attachments. This site should be used for all applications to the Courts.
For Adult and Juvenile Probation Officers along with Juvenile Counselors (Probation Officers working the juvenile secure detention center), applicants must have a four-year degree (BA, BS, BBS, BSW, etc.) from a recognized college or university prior to consideration, have completed an Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) Application, and be on the AOIC Certified list prior to hiring. Additionally, you must be a U.S. Citizen and live in the State of Illinois within three months of hiring.
For other Court positions, the minimum requirements will vary for education and experience but these positions do not normally require living in Illinois, being a U.S. Citizen, or being on the AOIC Certified list.
For additional information, please contact Judicial Human Resources, 18 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085-4359 by telephone (847) 377-3600 or E-mail: JudicialHR@lakecountyil.gov.
You may also contact the Lake County Department of Human Resources, 18 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 located on the 7th floor of the Lake County Administrative Building. The telephone number is (847) 377-2700.
Current Openings for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Application for Appointment to Associate Judge - from ISC website