Careers at State of Illinois

Chicago Office:

James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-300
Chicago, IL 60601-3220
(312) 793-3565 (voice)
Illinois Relay Center (800) 526-0844

* A government-issued photo ID is required in order to enter the JRTC building. *

Testing is offered by appointment only. Clerical and non-clerical tests are administered between 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

To test for the following titles testers must arrive and be ready to test before 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday: Data Processing Administrative Specialist, Data Processing Specialist, Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee, HR Asst., HR Assoc., Insurance Analyst II, Telecommunicator Trainee as well as Dictation exams.

Springfield Office:

Capital City Center
130 W. Mason Street, Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 524-1321 (voice)

Check in time for tests:

Testing is offered by appointment only. Clerical and non-clerical tests are administered between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

To test for the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee title testers must arrive and be ready to test before 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

To test for the following titles testers must arrive and be ready to test before 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday: Data Processing Administrative Specialist, Data Processing Specialist, Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee, HR Asst., HR Assoc., Insurance Analyst II, Telecommunicator Trainee as well as Dictation exams.

The following Assessment Center locations administer testing by appointment ONLY.

Champaign Office:

State Regional Office Building
2125 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone (217) 278-3435

Marion Office:
State Regional Office Building
2309 West Main Street, Suite 126
Marion, IL 62959
Telephone (618) 993-7005

Rockford Office:

E. J. "Zeke" Giorgi Center
200 South Wyman, Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone (815) 987-7004

Applicants who are hearing impaired can contact the Illinois Relay Center at 1-800-526-0844

NOTICES TO TESTERS:

• The State of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applications must be submitted to the contact listed on the posting. CMS Division of Examining & Counseling as well as the Assessment Center locations will no longer accept applications. 
• All electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones must be turned off prior to entering the test room. Failure to do so will result in removal from the test room and disqualification for that test.
• Per the Personnel Rules an applicant shall not be permitted to retake a multiple-choice and/or performance examination until 30 days has elapsed.
• Exams may be cancelled or limited to certain localities without notice based on hiring needs.
• To promote safety and security as well as assure that testing standards are maintained, children will not be allowed to accompany parents/caretakers into the testing room during testing.  Unattended Children Policy

Applicants interested in applying for:

Applications for the Mental Health Technician Trainee title must be submitted to:

Department of Human Services
Technician Selection Program
100 South Grand Avenue East (Lower Level)
Springfield, IL 62762
(217) 524-1548 (voice)