Capitol Police Investigator Job at Illinois Secretary of State, Springfield, IL

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  • Illinois Secretary of State
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

 

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:    Capitol Police Investigator
Division: Operations – Region 3
Union:          FOP
Location:    501 S Second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:         Starting at $5,874 monthly
Benefits:

Note: Illinois statute establishes a mandatory retirement provision that prohibits Illinois Secretary of State Investigators from being retained in this title after reaching 65 years of age. Any applicant for this title must be under the age of 65 on the date of examination to be found eligible and must be under the age of 65 at the time of selection to be hired.

Overview:
Performs responsible work in enforcing the Illinois Vehicle Code and other laws and statutes; prepares investigative reports; enforces traffic safety; maintains good working relationships with other law enforcement agencies. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs security duties to provide for the safety and protection of life and property in state offices, complexes and adjacent grounds under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Secretary of State; monitors activities of employees and the public entering and leaving buildings and grounds; assists building occupants during emergency evacuations and administers emergency response procedures/protocols; carries firearms in the course of performing security duties; makes criminal arrests and initiates other enforcement action.

Education and Experience:
Requires successful completion of the IL Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board training for Patrol Officer, or equivalent, and two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience as a full-time officer or the successful completion of the Secretary of State Capitol Police Investigator Trainee program. 
  • Past criminal or traffic convictions can affect eligibility .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License
  • Requires working knowledge of communications techniques for organizing and preparing comprehensive written and oral reports
  • Requires working knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code and other appropriate regulations and laws
  • Requires working knowledge of the judicial system to obtain warrants and give testimony based on criminal arrests
  • Requires working knowledge of vehicle identification numbers, certificates of titles and vehicle registrations.
  • Requires ability to exercise self-defense
  • Requires ability to apply investigative and research skills
  • Requires Ability to communicate well in writing and in person
  • Requires ability to establish and maintain positive interactions and working relationships with personnel from other law enforcement agencies and the public
  • Requires ability to testify in court with legal knowledge and with good written and oral communication skills
  • Requires ability to maintain a physical fitness standard as prescribed by the department.
  • Requires applicants to be 21 years of age at the time of appointment
  • Requires the ability for lifting & carrying 0 – 90 lbs.; pushing & pulling 25-50+ lbs.
  • Requires the ability and skill to carry a firearm during work hours and the periodic qualification with appropriate firearms as defined by department policy, including skill in the legal use, ethics, care, maintenance and safety of such weapons.
Application Process: 
  • Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed .
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability .

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship,

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