Investigator (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 7A)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 54579
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Closing Date: 04/10/2026
Agency:Department of Revenue
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Sworn Law Enforcement
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $8,281 - $9,096/mo ($99,372 - $109,152/yr)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position Overview
Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring an Investigator (Public Service Administrator Option 7A) for our Springfield, Illinois location. This position is responsible for ensuring the physical security of our facilities, protecting the assets and integrity of IDOR, and maintaining the uncompromising employment standards for all IDOR facilities throughout the State of Illinois. If you are a great communicator, believe in strong ethics, and enjoy problem solving then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision and life).
Job Responsibilities
- Under general direction, as a sworn peace officer appointed by the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), enforces taxing measures administered by IDOR, conducts investigations, searches, seizures, arrests and other duties imposed under the provisions of any law administered by the Department, particularly the duties of the most complex, controversial or sensitive criminal and non-criminal investigations involving IDOR employees and/or non-IDOR persons.
- Innovates investigative approaches.
- As the investigator plans, directs, and reviews investigations of lower-level staff assigned by the Investigator-in-Charge.
- Prepares comprehensive reports covering results of investigations.
- In concurrence with supervisor, reports directly to the Director in those instances wherein investigations involve immediate members of the Director’s staff, who are alleged, suspected or accused of violating any law administered by IDOR or of engaging in acts affecting the integrity of the Department, or which are detrimental to the enforcement of taxing measures.
- Works closely with the Investigator-In-Charge and Chief of Internal Affairs in formulating primary policy and policy guidelines for IDOR entities relative to the integrity and administration of tax laws and monitors to ensure IDOR-wide consistency.
- Receives technical guidance, advice and direction from the Chief of Internal Affairs or the Director on matters involving legal precedents, strategic approaches to critical cases, correlated violations or acts, etc.
- 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, preferably with courses in law enforcement, business administration, pre-law or related a field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement organization as a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Requires successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Boards (ILETSB) or a waiver granted by the ILETSB.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Three (3) years of experience conducting investigations.
- Three (3) years of experience maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, law enforcement personnel and legal personnel.
- Three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive administrative reports detailing actions and observations of investigations.
- Three (3) years of experience working in internal affairs in a large public or private organization.
- One (1) year of experience working with labor contracts in an internal affair or administrative capacity.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to successfully pass a tax compliance and an extensive fingerprint-based background check, drug screen and psychological evaluation.
- Requires ability to complete annual firearms qualification and State mandated courses to remain a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
- Requires possession of a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and reach above shoulder level while doing investigative work. Requires physical ability to perform tasks as assigned.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
- Requires ability to get Law Enforcement Agencies Data (LEADS) certified within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification while employed.
- This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Cassie Schrader
Email: Cassie.Schrader@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-524-5399
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Agency statement
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is responsible for administering the state's tax laws and collecting taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner. Their goal is to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to both state and local communities. By implementing best practices, IDOR works to continuously improve and enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across all areas of operations and tax administration. In doing so, they aim to earn respect, deliver value, and serve as a trusted source of information for the public.
IDOR is a professional governmental entity that prioritizes its employees and actively invests in their success through comprehensive training and engagement. As the proud Platinum recipient of the 2026 Bell Seal for workplace mental health, IDOR cultivates an environment that encourages open dialogue and collaboration on mental health issues. With a strong commitment to diversity—both culturally and professionally—IDOR believes that this inclusive approach leads to a more productive workplace, ultimately benefiting the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield