Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L- Asst. Deputy Chief Legal Counsel- Firearms and Investigations

Position Overview

The Illinois State Police is seeking an organized, results-oriented professional to serve as a Public Service Administrator- Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of Firearms and Investigations-for the Office of the Director-Legal Bureau. THIS IS A MERIT COMP POSITION. This position communicates and interacts regularly with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and various criminal justice partners and reports back to the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. Manages a litigation portfolio as assigned by the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. Manages and directs activities of legal staff, participating in high-level management discussions relating to Department operations. Serves as Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, drafting and reviewing legal documents necessary for the functioning of a major state agency. Counsels staff regarding work performance. In-state as well as out-of-state travel will be required where in-state travel may require extensive driving to various locations throughout the state. Prepares course outlines and materials required to conduct classes for cadets or existing sworn officers.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois State Police providing legal advice especially as it relates to firearms and investigations matters.
• Plans, organizes, controls, and directs, individually as well as through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff, the activities of the ISP legal team, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters.
• Serves as full line supervisor, assigns, and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
• Serves as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel during the Deputy Chief’s absence.
• Provides legal instruction to sworn officers, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years in the practice of law. Experience in criminal law or related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of experience with legal research and writing.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience supervising staff and/or other attorneys.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience actively engaged in courtroom practice as a licensed attorney.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience with state and federal firearms laws and regulations as a licensed attorney.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience as a licensed attorney involved in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney handling offender registration or criminal history matters.

Conditions of Employment

• Pass the Illinois State Police Background Investigation.
• Pass the Illinois State Police Drug Screening.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.