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Join the OEIG team and help us improve state government by ensuring employees act with integrity, efficacy, and accountability.
Current Employment Opportunities
Chicago or Springfield Division
- No currently open positions
How to Apply
You may submit an employment application for a posted position by completing an online application form.
If you are not able to submit an online application, you may direct any inquiries to Human Resources at (312) 814-1789, or OEIG.HRApplications@illinois.gov.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please refer to our Accommodation Request Procedures for Applicants, or direct any inquiries to Human Resources at (312) 814-1789, or OEIG.HRApplications@illinois.gov.
Required Items:
Complete applications must include all the following required documents:
- Cover letter
- Employment application (including additional employment information from Section 3 of the application, if applicable)
- Personal statement (prompt provided in employment application)
- Resume
Your failure to submit each of the required documents listed may result in your NOT being considered for employment.
Please Note:
- Applications will only be accepted for open positions.
- Applicants must complete one application for each position for which they are applying. Previous applications will not be automatically considered.
The OEIG employs a dedicated group of public servants who are resolute in the agency’s mission to improve state government and pursue a highly ethical work force free of fraud, waste, and abuse. The OEIG is devoted to the highest standards of quality and professionalism in its operations, and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that values each employee and their role in creating better state government.
"I'm proud to be part of the OEIG's team and to support its mission of enforcing ethics rules that promote transparency in government and prevent fraud and abuse in government operations."
– Assistant Inspector General, Investigative Division
Our employees come from various professional backgrounds and experiences and bring diverse perspectives to our work. While many of our employees have completed degree programs in criminal justice and political science, other areas of study have included biology, business, communications, East Asian studies, information technology, journalism, law, philosophy, and sociology.
The following are some backgrounds of current and previous OEIG employees:
Judicial Law Clerk
Law enforcement operations and administration
Military
Information technology
Court advocates
Attorney in private practice and the public sector
Internal investigations in public and private sector
Prosecutor
Human Resource professional
Administrative Law Judge
EEO Investigator
Accountant
Probation Officer
Certified Investigator, Interviewer or Fraud Examiner
"When I learned of an employment opportunity with the Office of Executive Inspector General, I did not know much about careers in administrative investigations, but the position sounded interesting and I pursued the opportunity. Now, more than a decade later, I continue to find the work fascinating but also rewarding and challenging. In this fast-paced environment, I have had the opportunity to work with a team of professionals from a variety of backrounds, who are instrumental in all levels of the organization."
– Supervising Investigator, Investigations Division
The OEIG provides its employees with an array of benefits including:
Health and Dental insurance along with Vision insurance
Pension Benefits through the State Employees’ Retirement System
Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional insurance (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program through Magellan
Up to 12 Paid Holidays
Paid time off includes: vacation, personal, and sick days
10-week paid leave for maternity/paternity, and adoption purposes after satisfactory completion of 6 month probationary period
Semi-monthly payroll
For attorneys, as the budget permits, payment of attorney registration fees and opportunities for continuing legal education
Employee Equivalent Time Policy
For more specific information on benefits: www.benefitschoice.il.gov
"I really appreciated having a paid paternity leave when my son was born. I enjoy working for an agency that understands the importance of work-life balance."
– Investigator I, Regional Transit Board Investigative Division
The OEIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. The OEIG is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity/affirmative action in all areas of its employment process, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, and the awarding of benefits for all qualified applicants. Political affiliation and views will not be considered in hiring, assignment of work, evaluations, or discipline (including termination).
In addition, it is the policy of the OEIG that its employees and applicants for employment will be free from any harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or age.
The following is a breakdown of demographic information reported in the FY2025 Summary of Workforce Analysis (ending 6/30/25).
*This limited information is compiled for purposes of complying with state, federal, and equal employment opportunity laws. The OEIG acknowledges that these categories are not inclusive of all identities, including, but not limited to, where employees identify with one or more races.
"I've worked at the Office of Executive Inspector General for 14 years and it gives me great pride knowing that I work for an organization that promotes honesty and integrity throughout its workforce. I value being on a diverse team of intelligent and motivated individuals working together for a common goal."
– Project Manager, Hiring and Employment Monitoring Division