PSA - CHIEF OF PROBATION COMPLIANCE

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

8d•$8,559 - $12,646•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, serves as a working supervisor. Develops, implements, and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the state-wide probation compliance investigation program in accordance with all applicable acts, rules and regulations including the Probation Compliance/Impaired Program. Analyzes data, computer printouts, and statistical samples to identify trends and initiate investigations. Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the purview of the licensure acts, the interview/interrogation process of violators and witnesses, the collection, organization and preservation of evidentiary materials, the maintenance of investigation files and the docketing/logging of all investigative cases. Serves as spokesperson for the Department with external agencies, facilities, and associations, i.e., other State, Federal and local agencies regarding probation compliance matters/issues often of a sensitive and confidential nature. Participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget for programs and personnel including travel, equipment, and miscellaneous funds. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in law enforcement.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement investigations for a public or business organization.
Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires a valid, appropriate driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three years of experience as an investigator, officer or detective in law enforcement or a related field.
Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of two or more staff members.
Prefers at least two years of experience working as a lead detective or lead investigator in law enforcement or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serves as working supervisor.
Develops, implements, and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the state-wide probation compliance investigation program in accordance with all applicable acts, rules and regulations including the Probation Compliance/Impaired Program.
Analyzes data, computer printouts, and statistical samples to identify trends and initiate investigations.
Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the purview of the licensure acts, the interview/interrogation process of violators and witnesses, the collection, organization and preservation of evidentiary materials, the maintenance of investigation files and the docketing/logging of all investigative cases.
Serves as spokesperson for the Department with external agencies, facilities, and associations, i.e., other State, Federal and local agencies regarding probation compliance matters/issues often of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget for programs and personnel including travel, equipment, and miscellaneous funds.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources