PSA - CHIEF OF PROBATION COMPLIANCE

Position Overview

Under administrative direction, serves as working supervisor.  Develops, implements, and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the state-wide probation compliance investigation program in accordance with all applicable acts, rules and regulations including the Probation Compliance/Impaired Program.  Analyzes data, computer printouts, and statistical samples to identify trends and initiate investigations.  Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the purview of the licensure acts, the interview/interrogation process of violators and witnesses, the collection, organization and preservation of evidentiary materials, the maintenance of investigation files and the docketing/logging of all investigative cases.  Serves as spokesperson for the Department with external agencies, facilities, and associations, i.e., other State, Federal and local agencies regarding probation compliance matters/issues often of a sensitive and confidential nature. Participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget for programs and personnel including travel, equipment, and miscellaneous funds. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as working supervisor.
• Develops, implements, and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the state-wide probation compliance investigation program in accordance with all applicable acts, rules and regulations including the Probation Compliance/Impaired Program.
• Analyzes data, computer printouts, and statistical samples to identify trends and initiate investigations.
• Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the purview of the licensure acts, the interview/interrogation process of violators and witnesses, the collection, organization and preservation of evidentiary materials, the maintenance of investigation files and the docketing/logging of all investigative cases.
• Serves as spokesperson for the Department with external agencies, facilities, and associations, i.e., other State, Federal and local agencies regarding probation compliance matters/issues often of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget for programs and personnel including travel, equipment, and miscellaneous funds.
• 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 years of college, with coursework in law enforcement.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement investigations for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three years of experience as an investigator, officer or detective in law enforcement or a related field.
• Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of two or more staff members.
• Prefers at least two years of experience working as a lead detective or lead investigator in law enforcement or a related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires a valid, appropriate driver's license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.