CHIEF OF ENFORCEMENT

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Chief of Enforcement is a senior leadership role responsible for directing statewide liquor law enforcement operations, shaping enforcement policy, and overseeing complex investigations that protect public safety and uphold the Illinois Liquor Control Act. This position leads a large enforcement team, works closely with executive leadership and external law enforcement partners, and serves as a key advisor on high-impact compliance, investigative, and legislative matters. Ideal candidates will bring strong sworn law enforcement leadership experience, sound operational judgment, and the ability to drive effective enforcement strategy across a dynamic regulatory environment.

Requirements

Requires completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, pre-law, or related field and graduation from a Basic Law Enforcement Academy accredited by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) or a training waiver from ILETSB.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience as a law enforcement officer or a relatedfield.
Requires three (3) years of professional sworn supervisory experience in law enforcement.
Requires the ability to pass a background check, a drug screening, and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires a valid, appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires possession of and renewal of a valid Firearm Owners Identification card (FOID), successful completion of an approved firearms qualification course annually, the ability to carry a firearm, and requires current Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certification or the ability to obtain LEADS certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment and the ability to maintain this certification thereafter.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Cannot have been convicted of any violation of any Federal or State law concerning the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquor and prohibits convictions for driving under the influence (DUI).
No Illinois Liquor Control Commission employee or immediate family member may, directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of a partnership, or as a shareholder of a corporation, have any interest whatsoever in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
No Illinois Liquor Control Commission employee or immediate family member may receive any compensation or profit from, nor have any interest in the purchases or sales made by the persons authorized (liquor license) or to purchase or to sell alcoholic liquor.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

Prefers extensive knowledge of Illinois liquor laws, rules and regulations.
Prefers extensive knowledge of law enforcement investigatory concepts and techniques.
Prefers extensive experience working with internal and external law enforcement stakeholders, as well as other administrative oversight staff and internal staff.
Prefers extensive knowledge of techniques to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences
Prefers extensive knowledge of analyzing administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
Prefers extensive knowledge of developing, implementing and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.
Prefers extensive knowledge of supervisory procedures that includes staff development, training, application of discipline, evaluating employee performance, determining staffing needs and establishing employee goals and objectives.
Prefers extensive knowledge of developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Under administrative direction, serves as the Chief of Enforcement, a policy making official, formulating and implementing new and/or revised policies and procedures.
Directs, coordinates and reviews, the organization and administration of a professional staff engaged in conducting both sworn and non-sworn enforcement investigation provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act.
Serves as an advisor to the Executive Director and the Chief of Staff relative to cases involving criminal actions of liquor compliance.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Serves as an official representative for the Enforcement on budgetary issues.
Serves as an official representative for the ILCC regarding the Enforcement Division.
Meets and confers with State and Federal officials, the public, Commission administrators and others.
Conducts staff meetings to keep them apprised of changes to liquor laws, legislation, rules, regulations, statutes, ILCC policies and procedures relative to criminal sections of the Liquor Control Act.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.