ARSON INVESTIGATOR I - LaSalle County
ARSON INVESTIGATOR I - LaSalle County
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$ 6228 - 8655
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 49359
Closing Date: 09/08/2025
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: ARSON INVESTIGATOR I - 01481
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6228 monthly; Full range $6228- $8655/ Monthly- CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: LaSalle; Bureau; DeKalb; Grundy; Kendall; Lee; Livingston; Marshall; Putnam; Woodford
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees Meat and Poultry Inspectors and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15 2014.
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
This position requires the selected candidate to live in LaSalle County (or a contingent county) within six (6) months of hire.
Position Requisition ID
49359
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Marketing Statement
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Arson Investigator I Special Agent. The successful candidate has obtained significant experience conducting effective and efficient arson investigations and must possess the ability to make quick decisions in situations of high uncertainty. The candidate will serve as a trained arson investigator in the determination of cause origin and circumstances of fires suspected of arson. The ideal candidate possesses good communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with the general public. As an Arson Investigator I Special Agent and employee of the State of Illinois the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare benefits and a pension plan. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.
Essential Functions
- Conducts a thorough search in the investigation of fires that are suspected of arson to determine the cause and origin of a fire.
- Examines the interior and exterior of buildings cars etc. for signs of forcible entry.
- Investigates the interior and exterior of buildings cars etc. for means of access.
- Creates photographs and videography of the fire scene i.e. actual remains debris and bystanders.
- Determines the method materials motive and malefactor of the arson.
- 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 which may include coursework in fire science fire science administration law forensic science criminal justice or criminology.
- Requires one of the following: A) Requires successful completion of training as an Arson Investigator Trainee OR B) Requires successful completion of a full-time law enforcement academy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three (3) or more years of professional experience as a criminal investigator forensic fire investigator or professional fire investigative experience.
- Prefers two (2) or more years of experience applying methods and techniques used in questioning of witnesses and suspects and collection maintenance and storage of physical evidence.
- Prefers certification as a Lead Homicide Investigator through an accredited institution.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience maintaining comprehensive data and investigation reports in the Bomb and Arson Tracking System (BATS).
- Prefers certification as an Evidence Technician through an accredited institution.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience in the utilization of Microsoft Office programs which include MS Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid appropriate and current drivers license.
- Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history and ability to pass drug screening.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires candidate to be a resident of the position county or a contingent county within six (6) months of employment.
- Requires the ability to qualify for a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card.
- Requires ability to satisfy all continuing education or recertification requirements mandated by statute rule or the OSFM.
- Requires ability to pass physical agility test at time of potential hire and an acceptable level of physical fitness be maintained in accordance with agency standards.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24-hour on-call capacity.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PM; Field Position Home Office
Work Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield IL 62703-4259
Agency Contact: Kathy Fairfield
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
About the Agency
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life property and the environment through communication inspection investigation certification and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity equity and inclusion.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Employment Type
Full Time
