Parole officer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Requisition ID :   53382

Closing Date : 02 / 24 / 2026 11 : 59PM

​Agency :   Department of Corrections

Class Title :  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option :   General Administration / Business Marketing / Labor / Personnel

Bilingual Option :   None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281; Anticipated Starting Salary Range $8,281-$8,500 / month

Job Type : Salaried

Category :  Full Time

County : Cook

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code :   None

Merit Comp Code :  Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

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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.

Position Overview

This position leads the District I Warrant Process, overseeing the full lifecycle of warrant activities, including review, approval, tracking, reporting, and compliance. The role ensures the integrity of district and statewide warrant procedures while managing highly sensitive information. Serves as a central coordinator with parole staff, courts, law enforcement, Chicago Adult Transition Centers, and out-of-state partners. Responsibilities include supervising diversion review staff, coordinating transports, supporting From Other State (FOS) processing, overseeing DNA testing coordination with Illinois State Police, maintaining Offender 360 records, conducting audits, resolving compliance issues, and delivering staff training.This position blends leadership, policy expertise, and hands-on operational management in a fast-paced criminal justice environment. We encouage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Administrator for the District I Warrant Process.
• Facilitates District 1 (Chicago Police Central Detention) and Cook County Branch Courts diversion reviews and transports.
• Provides training to parole staff on warrant process and procedures.
• Coordinates and facilitates From Other State (FOS) processing for District 1 parole including training staff, scheduling, processing DNA tests, forwarded test kits to Illinois State Police for indexing, and uploading information into the Offender 360 System.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Work Hours :   Tuesday-Saturday 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm; Sunday / Monday off

Headquarter Location :  1110 S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Work County : Cook

Agency Contact :   Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Leadership & Management; Public Safety

About the Agency :   The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, butn ot limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes :

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