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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Auditor’s Office | Internal Auditor | This position is classified as PAT B and pays at 40 hours per week. 40-Hour Pay Minimum/Entry level: $55,786 *Current and former Monroe County employees should see 2025 Salary Ordinance for more details | PAT B |
| Health Department | Notice of Job Opening_Health Services Director 2025 | A Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and Indiana license required. Prior management experience Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 Applicant review is Ongoing. This recruitment will remain Open Continuous. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close this recruitment at any time. | |
| Health Department | Public Health Nurse – Communicable Diseases | A Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and Indiana license required. Starting annual salary $51,070 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 | A Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and Indiana license required. Starting annual salary $51,070 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 | A Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and Indiana license required Starting annual salary $51,070 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 | Baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant must be a Registered Professional Engineer. Salary: $97,365.00 | ||
| Monroe County Planning Department | Planner II | Master’s degree in planning or a closely related field. AICP accreditation and experience with ArcPro GIS preferred, but not required. Starting salary of $60,133 per year; $66,810 after 3 years (40 hours per week). | |
| 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 |