Employment Opportunities with the County of Macon, Illinois
Macon County is a major employer with around 500 full-time employees, and another 100 plus permanent part-time, temporary and seasonal workers. Employees include members of some bargaining units (AFSCME, FOP, and others), contract employees and at-will employees.
Macon County includes all three branches of government: Legislative (County Board), Executive (elected and appointed officials and departments), and Judicial (Courts and associated services such as Probation, Public Defender, etc.) Macon County is organized by approximately 25 departments with a variety of legal standings. Employees in the eight departments headed by elected officials (Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk, Auditor, etc.) are employees of those officials. Other departments have their particular legal standings as part of Macon County.
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Current Open Positions
May 14, 2026This position involves processing and entering data from recorded deeds and Property Transfer Declarations (PTAX-203s) into the county’s assessment software and the MyDec system administered through the State of Illinois. .....- May 5, 2026The Clerical Worker position manages clerical tasks and supports administrative operations for the department. The responsibilities often include overseeing data entry, processing and maintaining records, managing communications, handling departmental documentation, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. This position works closely with the Administrative Manager and department staff to ensure the timely completion of tasks, maintain accurate records, and support the department’s activities......
