INTERNAL AUDITOR I
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 55191
Opening Date: 04/14/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR I - 21721
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,834 monthly; Full Range $5,834 - $8,307 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking to fill the role of Internal Auditor I for the Office of the Director - Internal Audits. Under general supervision, the Internal Auditor I independently conducts internal audits of both simple and complex ISP programs to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The position performs preliminary reviews prior to audit fieldwork, researching and identifying relevant state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Internal Auditor I prepares clear and comprehensive audit reports for supervisory review, summarizing audit results, identifying findings, and providing well‑supported recommendations for improvement. The role also represents the Internal Audit function in meetings with agency personnel and participates in ongoing professional education to maintain required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
- 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.
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 general supervision, independently conducts internal audits of simple and complex programs, as assigned.
- Performs preliminary review prior to audit fieldwork, researching and identifying all applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies and procedures for each audit.
- Prepares audit reports for supervisory review summarizing the results of the audit work, detailing audit findings and making appropriate recommendations.
- Represents internal audit in meetings.
- Continues education through accredited professional training (CPE).
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public
administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects. - Requires completion of an agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program; or requires two years of professional auditing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in the application of auditing theories and procedures.
- Prefers twelve (12) semester hours of accounting.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in developing routine and non-routine audit programs of operational, compliance and financial audits and to prepare audit documents and reports.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in rationally assessing and evaluating programs of an operational and procedural nature.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in performing duties in a professional, efficient and ethical manner and to maintain the confidentiality of the information gathered during an audit.
- Prefers two (2) years working knowledge of applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies and procedures when auditing an agency’s functions and programs.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in noting deficiencies in control procedures and suggesting corrective action.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in documenting and supporting audit findings and recommendations.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience preparing for, attending and conducting entrance conferences, to outline audit plans with agency personnel, to attend exit conferences and to participate in the discussion of audit findings prior to the issuance of the final report.
- Prefers two (2) years professional experience in current auditing and various other computer programs.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including schedule, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to pass the ISP background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screening.
The conditions 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 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.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield