Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Essential Functions Provides input into the development, establishment, and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the institution, to ensure proper operation of...

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Make an impact. As the Warden at Stateville Correctional Center, you will provide executive leadership for one of Illinois' correctional facilities, overseeing security, operations, staff, and rehabilitative programming. This critical role offers the opportunity to shape correctional excellence, enhance public safety, and foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and positive change while leading a dedicated team committed to the Illinois Department of Corrections' mission.   Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your...

Position overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Nursing Supervisor to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. The incumbent will work as a full-line supervisor to staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, scheduling staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establish annual goals and objectives. The incumbent will work with state and contractual staff and monitor the quality of care given to our patients. The Nursing Supervisor will assist with the monthly reports, have open communication with the Office of Health Services, assist with CQI data collection and studies, as well as audit completion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply! Essential Functions Directs, coordinates, and provides guidelines to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing...

Position Overview This position serves as the Director of Nursing for Decatur Correctional Center. The incumbent will work as a line supervisor to nursing staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, scheduling staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establish annual goals and objectives. The incumbent will work with state and contractual staff and monitor the quality of care given to our patients. The Director of Nursing will assist with the monthly reports, have open communication with the Office of Health Services, assist with CQI data collection and studies, as well as audit completion. We invite all qualified applicants to apply. Essential Functions Serves as full-line supervisor Provides direction, assistance and example on nursing treatments and procedures Schedules special clinics and reviews lines for proper care and follow-up Manages nursing staff documents Serves as an auditor for the...

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk II to monitor mailroom processing for receiving and outgoing of mail. This position will also implement all mail rules and regulations, verify legal mail for individuals in custody, monitor receipts of newspapers, magazines, and incoming mail, serve as lead worker, monitor processing of money orders received in the mail, receive and inspect mail weighing up to 50 lbs. and responsibly prepare a variety of important records and reports pertaining to individual in custody person property. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Essential Functions Monitors Mailroom processing for receiving and outgoing of mail. Implements all mail rules and regulations set forth by both Federal and Department of Corrections. Calls individuals in custody to assigned area to verify legal mail from attorneys, judges, etc.. Monitors receipts of newspapers, magazines, and...

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Accountant. This position will establish and maintain Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services. In addition, this position will reconcile SAP and Comptroller system reports, answer technical inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices, serve as lead worker, and respond to management inquiries. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.   Essential Functions Establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services. Reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports. Answers high technical and complex inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices for Accounts Payable systems and requirement. Serves as designated lead worker. Responds to management inquiries. Performs...

Position Overview IDOC is looking to hire a Child Development Aide to assist Correctional Counselors in providing direct care services to residents and their babies participating in the pregnant mothers’ programs, infant programs, and Infant Development Center programs. They will assist with the coordination and delivery of pre-natal and post-natal programming, care for and protect babies to meet their individual needs and participate in the orientation of all incoming residents of the Moms and Babies program. In addition, they will assist in interviewing, screening, and training potential individual in custody Infant Development Center workers and assist in coordinating community healthcare services by reporting and recommending services to be provided. If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Essential Functions Assists Correctional Counselors in providing...

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse I.  This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional facility.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply! Essential Functions Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services. Reviews record keeping functions to check physician orders implemented. Maintains security of medical equipment and supplies. Monitors and maintains compliance of safety and sanitation in patient treatment and examination rooms. Reviews medical records and completes health status forms on...

Position Overview As a Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist IV, you will be part of a diverse team who oversees opportunities designed to enhance physical, intellectual, cultural, social, and emotional learning and growth. These opportunities not only help individuals to develop and enhance their skillsets, but they also better equip them to be a productive member of society.  We invite you to come make a difference in other’s lives and truly impact change. Essential Functions Serves as full-line supervisor. Plans, directs, and schedules a comprehensive and diversified program of appropriate leisure time activities geared to the specific interests and needs of individuals in custody. Completes reports. Prepares and authorizes equipment requisitions from staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge,...

Position Overview Under general direction, the Corrections Identification Supervisor plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of a photographic and fingerprint identification program at a DOC Correctional Facility. This position supervises staff in the maintenance and operation of the identification programs for both employees and individuals in custody, and requisitions necessary materials and supplies. If you have a strong background in fingerprinting identification and as a supervisor, this position is for you. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Essential Functions Supervises staff. Directs the fingerprinting of individuals in custody. Monitors all photographic work within the Photo ID program. Photographs and fingerprints all new employees and maintains that their files are up to date. Confers with Bureau of Identification, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other government agencies. Escorts individuals in custody to...

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Cosmetologist to provide hair care and hair removal services. This individual will coordinate the operation of the Facility Hair Care Shop and maintain sanitary conditions while meeting current health standards. In addition, they will maintain records, make progress reports and schedule services for individuals in custody. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.  Essential Functions Provides hair care services and hair removal services. Coordinates the operation of the Facility Hair Care Shop. Maintains hair care shop in a sanitary condition and meets current health standards. Maintains records and makes reports on the progress of individuals in custody. Schedules services for individuals in custody. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires...

Position Overview As a Counselor, you will be part of a diverse team who provide opportunities designed to assist individuals in making a successful transition from a corrections environment to the community.  These opportunities not only help individuals to develop and enhance their skillsets, but they also better equip them to be a productive member of society.  We invite you to come make a difference in others’ lives and truly impact change. Essential Functions Assists in providing a regular interview routine for each assigned individual in custody seeing them no less than once every 60 days to address the needs of the individual in custody. Conducts beginning level counseling sessions with individuals in custody providing assistance to each individual in custody in the development of a program plan in conjunction with staff completing the risk and needs assessments. Prepares progress reports including required professional reports. Translates...

Position Overview The position serves as Unit Manager of the Reception and Classification (R & C) Center. This person selected will serve as a full line supervisor, execute timely and appropriate transfers, and respond to individual in custody issues and concerns via interviews by request. In addition, they will monitor case management functions, records office, mail room, and individual in custody property control functions. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.   Essential Functions Serves as Unit Manager of the Reception and Classification (R & C) Center. Serves as full line supervisor. Executes timely and appropriate transfers according to needs of individuals in custody and in accordance with the safety and security needs of the R & C Center. Responds to individual in custody issues and concerns by holding interviews upon request. Monitors...

Position Overview The Executive II position serves as a statewide payroll and timekeeping analyst for the department. This individual will build, review and validate employee timesheets, conduct and participate in audits, and assist with system upgrades, testing and configuration changes related to payroll and timekeeping applications. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.   Essential Functions Under direction of the Payroll and Timekeeping Manager, serves as a statewide payroll and timekeeping analyst for the department. Builds, reviews, and validates employee timesheets, ensuring correct application of pay rules, overtime, leave accruals, and differentials. Conducts and participates in audits of payroll and timekeeping records. Assists with system upgrades, testing, and configuration changes related to payroll and timekeeping applications. Performs other...

Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Central Region. Establishes and maintains a statewide Women’s Health and a HIV Prevention Program for Health Services and monitors all...

Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Southern Region. Serves as a full line supervisor. Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures related to medical ethics and...

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.   All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...