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Investigations Specialist
Springfield, United States
Position Information
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Position Title
Investigations Specialist
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 PM. On occasion will participate on mandated list which may require 2nd and 3rd shift hours.
Remote Work Availability
No
Job Description Summary
Protecting Our Campus, One Investigation at a Time. Lincoln Land Community College’s Police Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Investigation Specialist! This position will be responsible for conducting Investigations of suspected criminal activity within the college’s jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to financial aid fraud, wire fraud, identity theft, and internal thefts. The Campus Investigations Specialist may have to conduct follow up investigations on crimes after a Police Officer has completed the initial investigation. The Campus Investigations Specialist will work closely with various college departments, other investigative agencies whether local, state, or federal when needed and with prosecuting authorities.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $55,976 and $64,500 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $55,976 and $64,500 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- Sixty credit hours or more of coursework from an accredited college or university. Applicants with significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the college hour requirement.
- 7 years experience as a sworn police officer with at least 5 of those years specifically worked as a detective or investigator.
- Successfully complete a detailed background investigation.
- Must hold current certification as a police officer (In Illinois) or be eligible for waiver.
- Valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
- Successful completion of physical testing, medical/drug test and psychological exams.
- Must meet criteria outlined in the Illinois Public Community College Act (110ILCS 805/3-42.1) “…no person may be appointed hereunder unless the person is at least 21 years of age and possesses a high school diploma or equivalent. No person appointed or retained in the security department unless that person is of good character and not a habitual drunkard, gambler or a person convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.”
- Overnight travel may be required to complete investigations.
Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a physical agility test, basic written skills test, oral interview, detailed background check and investigation, physical exam, drug test, psychological exam and police officer certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of standing, sitting, walking or running.
- Lifting up to 50lbs from floor to waist.
- Ability to carry or drag up to 30lbs.
- Ability to push or pull up to 500lbs (using 50lbs of force).
- Extended periods of reaching, stooping, crouching or crawling.
- Extended periods of time climbing ladders of stairs. Required ability to grip and hold an item.
Position Salary
Salary Grade H
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
09/19/2025
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before Sunday, September 28, to be considered during the initial review window.In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin October 10 with an anticipated start date of November 3.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Conduct short term, long term, and follow up investigations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Obtain search warrants, arrest warrants and subpoenas as needed.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Collect and preserve evidence of crimes related to investigations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Conduct interviews and interrogations as needed.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Utilize investigative software similar to IDI Core or TLO.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Prepare written case reports for court.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Testify in court.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain order on-campus pursuant to LLCC policies and State law.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Provide emergency assistance for injured and ill persons on campus.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Patrol campus facilities.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain required certifications.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act in a role as a CSA
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain proficiency with departmental equipment.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Qualify with firearms and less lethal as required.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Participate in police sponsored activities on and off campus.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Attend and participate in departmental trainings.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Enforce parking and traffic regulations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
No
Description of Job Duty
Respond to campus for a major event as needed.
Essential Duty?
No
Description of Job Duty
Back fill for manning when needed.
Essential Duty?
No
Reference Requests
A document provided by a reference in support of a job application.
Reference Request Details
Require Applicants to submit references for this position?
Yes
Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation
Minimum number of references
3
Maximum number of references
Applicant Special Instructions
Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.
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