Employee Self-Service

   Welcome!

We are pleased you have chosen a career at the City of Springfield! We would like to take this time to welcome you and help make your transition to the City of Springfield as simple as possible. We have created this page to guide you through the new employee orientation process.

   What to Bring

    Driver’s license and social security card to complete I-9 verification.
   Banking information including account number and routing number, and a voided check or bank deposit slip for direct deposit.
   If you intend to enroll any spouse/dependent(s) in health insurance, bring a copy of their social security card, along with all necessary supporting legal documentation, such as marriage license, civil union certificate, birth certificate if adding a child, and/or court order.

   Human Resources Policies

These policies will be reviewed during orientation. Please take some time to look them over prior to orientation and prepare any questions you may have.

2026 Pay Schedules
Chapter 36 - Employment Policies
City’s IPA statement of purpose
City Code
City Code - Identity Protection
Civil Service Rules
Drug Free Workplace
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Memorial Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Member Portal
ISERRA
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
Office Attire Guidelines
Parental Leave (MAPA)
Personal Cell Phone Use Policy
Policy for the Use of Information Technology
Addendum to the COS Policy for the use of Information Technology Resources (Revised 03/03/2016)
Safe Harbor Policy
Social Media Policy
Tuition Reimbursement Policy
Vehicle Operators Manual
VESSA
Whistleblower Policy
Workplace Violence Policy
Zero Tolerance Memorandum to Employee

   Attire Guidelines

Attire is business casual, please be prepared to have your photo taken for your ID badge. Refrain from wearing gray, green, or light blue colored shirts.

   Parking

Parking options for orientation day:

   Hoogland Center Public Parking located at 420 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701. See the map below for walking directions from the parking garage to Municipal Center West.
   Map: New Employee Orientation Parking (Municipal Center West)
   Street parking around Municipal Center West is free, but you must abide by the time limits on parking signs.