Internal Security Investigator I- Cannabis Control Office Investigator

Position Overview

The Internal Security Investigator I position within the Illinois State Police, Division of Justice Services, Regulatory Services Bureau, Cannabis Control Office under general supervision of the Cannabis Control Office Coordinator, performs inspections of Illinois/cannabis entities; 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. Maintains investigative and regulatory records and files and ensures security of such; prepares routine investigative reports. Testifies in courts of law and administrative hearings. Liaisons with other entities. Travels across the state, including some over nights, utilizing a state-owned vehicle, 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, 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.
• 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

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

Employment Conditions

• 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 descriptions.

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.