Job Requisition ID: 57907
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 08/19/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,000; Full salary Range: $9,000 - $11,000 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Position overviewThe Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a DOC Background Screening Manager. The ideal candidate will serve as a full-line supervisor, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, and counseling staff regarding work performance. In addition, the role develops and maintains contacts with outside entities to promote proper and effective background criteria procedures, serves as a liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies, employers, and applicants, and prepares documentation to substantiate denial or approval of employment. If you are interested in this position, please follow the instructions on the posting. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions- Serves as the Background Manager
- Coordinates and conducts training for staff on the use of multiple files, systems and informational sources to conduct appropriate pre-employment/pre-service background investigations
- Serves as liaison with outside contacts including the Judicial System, police departments, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Secretary of State
- Serves as full-line supervisor
- Provides input to the Employee Screening and Recruitment Manager with budget recommendations on systems, personnel and reports
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in pre-employment/pre-service screening, or similar employment screening
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with pre-employment/pre-service screening, or similar employment screening processes
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience supervising staff in adhering to policies and procedures
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience training staff in the use of systems and resources necessary to complete work tasks
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience, maintaining confidentiality and working with sensitive topics
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience drafting policies and procedures for a large public safety agency. (500 or more employees)
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience working with high level contacts specific to law enforcement or correctional entities
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience interpreting data and preparing reports to convey appropriate facts and figures
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
- Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Leadership & Management
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
