Monroe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Below is a listing of current employment opportunities in county government, along with a job posting for each. If you would like to apply, please click on the Application Link, complete it, and submit it to the appropriate contact person. A resume may be required or optional. Please read the job posting for specific information.
NOTE: If you are applying for a position in the Sheriff's Office, you must either go to their office and pick up an application or you can go online and fill out the application and bring or mail it to the department. We will not accept the application the county has online.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
| Department | Position | 2025 Salary Ordinance 1st year- midpoint Hire | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Department | Public Health Nurse | Annual salary $52,617 plus benefits Exempt; 35 hours; 8:00am-4:00pm with a 1-hr unpaid lunch break, M-F; some evenings and weekends required | |
| Health Department | Public Health Nurse – School Liaison | Annual salary $52,617 plus benefits Exempt; 35 hours; 8:00am-4:00pm with a 1-hr unpaid lunch break, M-F; some evenings and weekends required | |
| Monroe County Highway Department | Truck Driver / Laborer | High school diploma or GED. Valid Class A or B CDL license and clean driving record. Prefer minimum of 2 years “dump truck” driving experience. $23.19 per hour plus full benefits | |
Monroe County Highway Department | Starting Salary: $97,365.00 *Full time 40 hours/ week - Comp benefit time for hours over 40 / week *Monroe County Fringe Benefit Package: - Health / Vision / Dental at 80% employer contribution - Supplemental Coverages: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long / Short Term Disability, Life Insurance - Free primary healthcare for health insurance participants - FSA / HSA options - $25k life insurance policy free for all employees - EAP program for all employees and their family members - Vacation / Personal / Comp Benefit Time - Government holiday calendar - Retirement support specialists via Comprehensive Financial Consultants in Bloomington - Medicare consultant free for all employees planning retirement *Participation in the Indiana’s Public Employees Retirement Fund (14.2% employer contribution w/o employee requirement to pay in, but up to 10% post-tax can be added) *Click HERE for full 2026 Benefits Summary | ||
| Facilities and Fleet Maintenance | Part-time Maintenance | $15.00 per hour | |
| Office of Prosecuting Attorney | DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY/Juvenile Specialist | $78,776 annual salary – 40 hour work week | |
Public Defender | Senior Trial Attorney Deputy Public Defender | 2025 Annual Salary: $76,482 - $101,504 with benefits. Based on years of service with Monroe County and experience | |
Youth Services Bureau – Binkley House Emergency Youth Shelter | $18.00 per hour |