Deputy Supervisor, Complex Narcotics

Job Title: Deputy Supervisor, Complex Narcotics Unit

Reports to: Supervisor, Enhanced Drug and Gun Enforcement (EDGE) Division

Grade/Step: AYS/101

Salary: $175,552 Salary range is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.

Location: 2650 S California

Bureau: Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau

Division: Enhanced Drug and Gun Enforcement (EDGE)

Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

Note: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Position Description: The Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau is seeking a Deputy Supervisor in its Complex Narcotics Unit to direct felony Assistant State’s Attorney’s vertically prosecuting complex narcotic and gun related crimes. The Deputy Supervisor will work with ASAs to collaborate and build relationships with law enforcement departments at the local, state, and federal levels, and will coordinate with other prosecutors’ offices as appropriate, including the US Attorney’s Office, the Illinois Attorney General, and collar county state’s attorney’s offices. The Deputy Supervisor will directly supervise ASAs working in a vertical prosecution model, evaluating evidence from investigations, making charging recommendations, indicting the cases before the grand jury, negotiating resolutions, preparing and executing bench and jury trials, and handling sentencing hearings.

Environment & Reporting Structure: The ASA will report directly to the Supervisor of the Enhanced Drug and Gun Enforcement Division (EDGE), which falls under the Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau.

Duties/Requirements: The Deputy Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor of the Enhanced Drug and Gun Enforcement Division (EDGE) with the oversight of the Complex Narcotics Unit and must ensure that cases, from inception to disposition, are prosecuted fairly and handled properly, and that the ASAs are correctly trained in all aspects of their job.

The Deputy Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with the Supervisor to coordinate formal and informal training of the ASAs in conjunction with the CCSAO Director of Training and the Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief and must engage in daily supervision, education and mentoring of the ASAs assigned to the Complex Narcotic Unit.

The Deputy Supervisor stands ready to consult with the Felony Review Unit and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners on investigations, and is involved with charging decisions made on various complex narcotics cases and other significant cases that will be prosecuted by the Complex Narcotics Unit.

The Deputy Supervisor must be aware of significant litigation handled by the Complex Narcotics Unit and will regularly consult with the Supervisor and the ASAs on those matters, when needed.

The Deputy Supervisor shall work with the Grants & Development Unit to create grant programs for the Complex Narcotics Unit. The Deputy Supervisor is responsible for collecting data and drafting grant reports to demonstrate compliance with program objectives.

The Deputy Supervisor shall, whenever practical, accompany the Supervisor to meetings held with relevant law enforcement partners, and participate in law enforcement training sessions.

The Deputy Supervisor aids the Supervisor in all aspects of his/her duties, and shall be assigned additional responsibilities by the Supervisor as is necessary to carry out the work of the Complex Narcotics Unit.

The Deputy Supervisor is required to occasionally work First Appearance Court on weekends and or holidays. The Deputy Supervisor shall be an effective advocate and emissary of the mission, vision and values of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office both with ASAs as well as law enforcement and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to manage the needs of attorneys, including caseload management, training, and supporting attorneys in pursing long-term development opportunities.
• Must consistently observe and review the work of attorneys, both inside and outside of the courtroom, to offer productive feedback and motivate ongoing improvements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to provide significant investigative support in complex investigations, including offering appropriate legal guidance to investigators.
• Must have strong analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills; advanced case law and statutory knowledge in criminal law and procedure; and must serve as a personal and professional resource and thought partner to attorneys and colleagues.
• Must have excellent communication skills and willingness to proactively coordinate with multiple law enforcement agencies and outside prosecutors’ offices;
• Must consistently demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, dedication to work product, and effective time management, while also supporting junior attorneys in doing so.
• Must uphold the mission and values of the Office at all times and support attorneys in doing the same.
• Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 8 years of litigation experience.
• Prior supervisory experience such as a rotation as a Felony Review Unit trial supervisor, courtroom first chair, or similar unit leadership position.
• Significant experience in complex/long-term investigations and vertical prosecutions;
• Experience in reviewing search warrant, consensual overhear (COH), pen register, and tracking device affidavits.
• Experience supporting law enforcement during an Electronic Surveillance Order (ESO)/Title III investigation.
• Experience collecting data and drafting grant reports to demonstrate compliance with program objectives.

Cover Letter: In your cover letter, address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in this particular role?

2. What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?

3. How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system?

Physical Requirements:

Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.

Benefits

At Cook County, we believe in investing in you, our valued employee. We understand that your well-being directly impacts the quality of service we provide to our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to best suit your lifestyle and needs. We provide a robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 13 paid holidays. As a public service employer, our employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and referral services to help you navigate life's challenges. And of course, a pension plan through Cook County.

Follow this link to the Cook County Benefits and this link to Cook County Pension Fund if you want to learn more about our amazing benefit coverage. The CCSAO does not provide relocation assistance.