Description of the Human Resources Department

The primary responsibilities of the Human Resources Department include: administering the City's Health Insurance Plan for employees and retirees, coordinating the Employee Assistance Program, FMLA, COBRA, death benefits, wage reporting, unemployment, seasonal hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and assisting in collective bargaining matters.

Employment Opportunities

For information regarding current openings or eligibility lists, please click here.

If you would like to be notified of job opportunities within the City of Alton, please send an email request to be added to our distribution list click here  or contact our office at 618-463.3599.

Benefit Information for Current Employees

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP program provides employees with no-charge counseling in a variety of areas through Behavioral Health Partners of the St. Louis BJC Health System. Confidential counseling services covering a wide range of topics are available by calling the EAP 24-hour, toll-free telephone hotline at 1.888.505.6444

Health Insurance

The City of Alton's Health Insurance carrier for medical and dental is United Healthcare. Additional health insurance benefit information is available through the City's insurance administrator, USI.

A copy of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage of the City of Alton medical plan for Police Officers can be viewed here.

A copy of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage of the City of Alton medical plan for non-police officer employees can be viewed here.

Legal Notice

For the City of Alton Legal Notice, please click here.