Spsa 8L Deputy Chief Counsel Privacy, Ethics, Information & Discipline
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 10000 - 12000
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:54798
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
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:
TheIllinois State Police (ISP) are seeking to hire aDeputy Chief Counsel for Privacy Ethics Information and Discipline. This role willserve as a senior legal advisor responsible for planning organizing directing and evaluating the activities of the Illinois State Police (ISP) legal team. This role provides leadership and oversight for legal matters involving privacy law ethics the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) the Open Meetings Act (OMA) subpoenas and employee discipline. The position manages both professional and paraprofessional legal staff to ensure timely consistent and legally sound counsel across the person will alsoserve as a full line supervisor providing legal instruction and guidance to sworn officers and other personnel on matters related to privacy law ethics FOIA OMA subpoenas and disciplineandacts as Chief Legal Counsel during the Chief Legal Counsels absence assuming full responsibility for the direction and management of legal 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 Deputy Chief Counsel for Privacy Ethics Information & Discipline.
- Plans organizescontrolsand directs individually as well as through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff the activities of the ISP legal team especially as it relates to privacy law ethics the Freedom of Information Act the Open Meetings Act subpoenas and employee discipline.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Provides legal instruction to sworn officers especially as it relates to privacy law ethics the Freedom of Information Act the Open Meetings Act subpoenas and employee discipline.
- 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
- Prefers four (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 two (2) years of experience handling employee discipline matters as a licensed attorney including but not limited to experience with mediation or negotiations.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience with the Freedom of Information Act or the Open Meetings Act.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois.
- Prefers two (2) yearsPrefersof experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney.
- Prefers two (2) years or experience in the practice of privacy law as either a licensed attorney or certified privacy.
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 job duties as listed 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:160 N Lasalle St Chicago Illinois 60601
Work County: Cook
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
