Background Check Associate

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Cook County is seeking an Office Associate - Typing Option 2 to support the Background Check Unit with data entry and reporting duties.

The role requires meticulous keyboarding skills, handling of sensitive information, and the ability to coordinate with Central Office and licensing contacts to ensure accurate background checks for facility drivers and applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with background check systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced government office.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for background check systems into the appropriate departmental tools.
• Prepare and maintain complex background check reports.
• Serve as liaison for Authorization for Background Check.
• Receive and sort mail; support unit operations.
• Perform additional duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

Typing / Keyboarding

Job description

Job Details

• Agency: Department of Children and Family Services


• Job 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: Cook


• 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 biggersomething 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 scheduleflexible 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 Function

• 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 Background Check Unit (BCU) reports and other 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