INTERNAL SECURITY INVESTIGATOR I

Position Overview

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Security Investigator I to support the Public Safety Services section within the Division of Justice Services. Performs responsible research and investigative law enforcement work as a member of the Illinois State Police regarding enforcement of state laws and rules relating to the state cannabis industry. Assists higher level investigators and participates in investigations involving diversion, financial exploitation and other crimes perpetrated against the Medical Cannabis Patient Program Act, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, and the Cannabis Control Act by providing routine documentary evidence for use in prosecutable or rule violation actions, including compiling and gathering relevant data. Applies modern technical investigative law enforcement techniques and databases. Operates general office equipment, a personal computer, various computer software programs, and a state-owned vehicle to complete the duties described above and below. Operates and works extensively in BioTrack. Prepares routine investigative reports on activities and investigations conducted. Exhibits, reports and other pertinent information of an evidentiary or regulatory nature for use in the formal adjudication of cases in a court of law as provided by state criminal statutes, as necessary.  Testifies in courts of law or administrative hearings regarding evidence obtained through official investigations. Travels in the performance of these duties.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for 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.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspections of Illinois cannabis entities.
• Responsible for maintaining investigative and regulatory records and files pertaining to cases under investigation and ensuring security of such information.
• Assists higher level investigators and participates in regulatory and criminal investigations to prepare and procure statements.
• Develops and maintains effective liaisons with city, county and state law enforcement officials as well as other interested governmental officials in order to ensure an integrated and cooperative law enforcement effort.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years college, with coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus three (3) years of experience in law enforcement investigatory work or related field;

OR

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with major coursework in law, government, liberal arts, history or business or public administration, plus one (1) year professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field;

OR

• Requires completion of the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable law enforcement schooling.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience using modem law enforcement investigatory techniques and concepts.
• One (1) year experience working with the functions and interrelationships of state agencies.
• One (1) year experience using Illinois State statutes, rules and regulations.
• One (1) year experience recognizing and gathering appropriate statements, exhibits and materials acceptable for use in prosecution of cases or disciplinary action.
• One (1) year experience maintaining security during investigatory activities.
• One (1) year experience preparing reports for referral to a prosecuting agency or regulatory agency.
• One (1) year experience familiarity with the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and the Cannabis Control Act.
• One (1) year experience communicating with a wide range of individuals.
• One (1) year experience working with Bio Track software.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check, drug test, and fingerprinting.
• Must have valid driver's license and available to travel.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• • Flexible work schedules in many program areas
  • 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.