Senior Public Service Administrator 8L Deputy Chief Counsel Training, Patrol, And 911
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 10000 - 12000
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:54785
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Agency:Illinois State Police
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10000-$12000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook; Sangamon; St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Position Overview:
The Illinois State Police (ISP) are seeking to hire an Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel for Training Patrol and 911 serves as a senior legal advisor and operational leader. This role plans organizes directs and oversees the work of the ISP legal team both independently and through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff with a focus on legal matters involving training; patrol operations including proactive enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; and Statewide 911 telecommunications emergency communications systems emergency radio equipment and emergency vehicle and safety equipment. This position functions as a full line supervisor providing strategic direction performance oversight and professional development for legal staff. The Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel delivers legal instruction to sworn officers in the areas of training proactive enforcement and statewide emergency communications systems and equipment.
In the absence of the Chief Legal Counsel this position assumes responsibility as Chief Legal Counsel ensuring continuity of legal leadership and encourages all those who qualify to apply!
The Illinois State Policeoffersa robust benefit package including:
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.
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. Whetheryourehelping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in needyourepart of somethingbiggersomethingthat touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state careeryourelooking 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.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel for Training Patrol and 911.
- Plans organizes controls anddirectsindividually as well as through subordinate professional andpara professionalstaff the activities of the ISP legal team especially as it relates to training; patrol including proactive enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; and Statewide 911 telecommunications emergency radio equipment and communication systems and emergency vehicles and safety equipment.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Provides legal instruction to sworn officers especially as it relates to training; proactive enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; and Statewide 911 telecommunications emergency radio equipment and communication systems and emergency vehicles and safety equipment.
- Serves as Chief Legal Counsel during the Chiefs absence.
- Performs other duties asrequiredor assigned which arereasonably withinthe scope of dutiesenumeratedabove.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires prior experience to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires four (4) years in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefersfour (4) years of experience with legal research and writing.
- Prefers three (3) 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 three(3) years of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience as a licensed attorney involved in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience developing and presenting training curriculum.
Conditions of Employment
- Pass the Illinois State Police background investigation.
- Passthe Illinois State Police drug screening.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays asappropriate. Requiresappropriate valid drivers license.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the jobduties aslisted in the job descriptions.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Policestrivesfor 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.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location:801 S 7th St Springfield Illinois 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Illinois State Polices discretion.
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:
Required Experience:
Chief
