Field Investigator - Sangamon County
Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 58036
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Agency: Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Class Title: POLICE TRAINING SPEC-ADVANCED (32991)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7, 602 monthly; Full Range $7,602 - $11,110 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon; Cass; Christian; Logan; Macon; Macoupin; Menard; Montgomery; Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Position Overview:
The Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) invites well qualified candidates to apply for the position of Field Investigator – Sangamon County. This position serves as a sworn law enforcement investigator with full police powers, conducts investigations into complaints of police misconduct, acts as a liaison between ILETSB and training facilities and law enforcement agencies around the state, provides testimony before the Certification Review Panel and administrative hearings, and occasionally performs brief speaking engagements on behalf of the agency. The ideal candidate for this position will have considerable professional experience conducting criminal investigations as well as internal affairs investigations. A successful history of public relations, effective communication skills, and strong report writing skills are also necessary for success in this role. ILETSB’s main headquarters is conveniently located at the southern edge of downtown Springfield in a beautifully maintained building across from the Lincoln’s Home National Historic Site with free secured parking on-site.
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
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. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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
- Under direction of the Investigations Manager, serves as a sworn law enforcement investigator representing the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with full police powers.
- Acts as a technically informed liaison between ILETSB and Illinois certified police training facilities.
- Conducts site visits at law enforcement agencies around the State to ensure the agencies and their officers maintain compliance with the Illinois Police Training Act, to include mandated training standards, mandated reporting, officer certification status, and adherence to all Board rules and regulations.
- Provides testimony based upon investigations before the Certification Review Panel at administrative hearings.
- Upon assignment, provides administrative investigation and security services for the Board and its various functions.
- Upon receipt of fraudulent/counterfeit training certificates/documents, conducts an investigation into the issuance/origin of the document to include interviews of the owner of the certificate and agency head.
- Performs speaking engagements on assignment by the Investigations Manager.
- 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 the completion of four (4) years of college, including courses in the field of police administration or public administration.
- Requires five (5) years of professional law enforcement experience as a sworn officer in good standing of a local, state or federal law enforcement agency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of work experience conducting in-depth law enforcement investigations into criminal activity up to and including court testimony.
- Four (4) years of prior work experience investigating police misconduct or internal investigations.
- Five (5) years of work experience successfully performing general administrative duties including correspondence, preparation of professional reports, and analysis of programs.
- Four (4) years of work experience effectively utilizing police training methods and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of the problems of crime and law enforcement on both the national and state levels. - Extensive experience carrying out various public relations duties, including development of professional reports concerning the work of a law enforcement agency.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires eligibility to be certified as an Illinois law enforcement officer, in good standing, within 90 days of hire.
- Requires valid Illinois driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‐minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing and involves sitting for long periods of time.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other law enforcement/criminal justice related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires the ability to pass an extensive criminal background and employment history check.
The condtions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is the state agency mandated to promote and maintain a high level of professional standards for law enforcement and correctional officers. Its purpose is to promote and protect citizen health, safety, and welfare by encouraging municipalities, counties, and other governmental agencies in their efforts to upgrade and maintain a high level of training and standards for law enforcement personnel. The Board is responsible for developing and providing quality training and education, setting professional standards, and aiding in the establishment of adequate training facilities. By constantly adapting to changes in technology, the ever‐changing face of crime in the United States, and society's demands on those entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing its laws, the Board plays a crucial role in the professionalization of policing in Illinois. The Board is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. The Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is a drug‐free workplace.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 500 S 9th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: 217-782-4540
Email: ptb.jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield