Background Check Associate

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• Job Requisition

Opening Date: 07/28/2026

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services

• Title:
  
  Office Associate - Typing Option 2

Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015

Skill Option:
Keyboarding

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,144 a month; full range $4,144 - $5,429 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre 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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Background Check Associate. Under direction, this position will receive and review incoming criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System clearances and apply agency policy and procedures to independently provide information and/or recommendations for resolution. The position will perform data entry of background information into the appropriate Departmental system and will serve as liaison to requesting parties.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Departments operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Background Check Associate
• Performs data entry of CANTS, Sex Offender Registry System (SORS), National Sex Offender Registry System (NSORS), Out-of-State CANTS, Interstate Criminal History, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Departmental system.
• Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized BCU repo rts and reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office
• Serves as liaison to requesting parties regarding information on Authorization for Background Check
• Serves as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks
• Receives, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
• Requires 2 years of office experience
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm