SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will be participating in at least 10 hiring events open to the public throughout February and March.

These events will be open through several locations and provide an opportunity to anyone interested in a career with IDOC to learn about the application process. IDOC recuiters will be able to provide answers to questions and help with the application process on-site.

IDOC is currently seeking nurses, wardens, office associates, social workers, and more. The State of Illinois offers competitive wages; health, vision, and dental insurance; vacation, sick, and personal days; wellness program; upward mobility program; deferred compensation plan; and a retirement plan. There are over 10 statewide IDOC locations.

The hiring locations and times are as follows:

February

  • 2/18 – IDES Peoria Job Fair, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 406 Elm St, Peoria, IL 61605
  • 2/20 – Will County Worknet Job Fair, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Joliet Central High School, 201 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
  • 2/25 – Carlinville Public Job Fair, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at 829 W Main St, Carlinville, IL 62626
  • 2/26 – Catalyst Job Fair, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • 2/26 – Work 4 Illinois, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library, 205 East Olive Steet, Bloomington, IL 61701
  • 2/28 – Catalyst Job Fair, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Rockford Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

March

  • 3/4 – Peoria Hiring Event (State Agencies), 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 406 Elm St, Peoria, IL 61605
  • 3/11 – Pathways to Professions Career Expo, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Romeoville Athletic Center, 55 Phelps Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446
  • 3/18 – IDES Peoria Job Fair, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 406 Elm St, Peoria, IL 61605
  • 3/27 – Work 4 Illinois, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) – Sterling, 406 Avenue C, Sterling, IL 61081
  • 3/29 – Asian American Employment Fair, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library, 205 East Olive Steet, Bloomington, IL 61701
For questions, email idocjobs@illinois.gov.