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ATTENTION APPLICANTS:
To be considered for some job titles with the IL Secretary of States Office, you must take and pass a written, multiple-choice examination. Information about testing times and locations, and phone numbers to make appointments is provided below.
Questions related to job postings or applying and testing for positions can be answered by contacting the Department of Personnel or by e-mail at:
Multiple-Choice Tested Titles with Keyboarding Assessment:
Wednesday 1:00 PM
Walk-in candidates may be accepted at the discretion of the testing center, if space is available; scheduled applicants will receive priority when testing. Unscheduled applicants (walk-ins) must have completed an online application prior to arrival or may complete an online application, in a Department of Personnel office, prior to the beginning of the testing session; allow at least 20 minutes.
DMV+ Job Testing Opportunities
The Secretary of State wants to make it easier for you to be considered for employment at your nearby DMV locations. Certain public service positions in these facilities require an applicant to take and pass a written, multiple-choice test. The Office will offer job testing opportunities at select DMV facilities as listed below. We hope that offering testing at these locations, as well as the Secretary of State Personnel Offices in Chicago and Springfield, will make it easier for people who want to work for our Office.
DMV+ Job Testing is available for the following job titles:
Public Service Clerk - Intermittent Public Service Clerk
Public Service Representative - Intermittent Public Service Representative
Motor Vehicle Cashier - Intermittent Motor Vehicle Cashier
Testing is by appointment ONLY*. All appointments MUST be made within 48 hours of the scheduled test date (No walk-ins accepted). Please call for available dates and to schedule appointments.
An online application must be submitted prior to testing
Limited seating at DMV+ locations
DMV+ Locations:
Call 312-793-5515 for appointment
Melrose Park DMV 1903 N Mannheim Rd
Aurora DMV 970 N Lake St
Lake Zurich DMV 951 S Rand Rd
Test dates subject the change to accommodate holidays and availability, please call for appointment.
Thank you for considering the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State for your next career move!
Contractual Position Application - IL Secretary of State
Overview: We offer contractual positions in a variety of settings from office contractual, facility contractual and contractual attorneys. Positions will be contracted for a specific period of time, usually twelve months, and are not eligible to receive benefits. If you are interested in being considered for contractual employment, your next step is to:
Please complete and submit the application on the right side of this page in preparation of your interview with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. Indicate in the position line either: office contractual, facility contractual or contractual attorney.
Please indicate the work county you prefer to work in. Please understand that for office contractual and contractual attorney, the primary locations for these positions are Sangamon and Cook County. If you are responding to an advertisement that was placed for a particular position, please select the work county designated on that advertisement.
You can make attachments to this application.
MUST provide all the information requested on the application to be considered.
Questions regarding this request may be made to the Personnel office handling the filling of these contractual positions: 217-782-1750.
Application Process:
Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to the Department of Personnel at 217-782-4783.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability