MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Position Overview

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command (FSC), part of the Division of Forensic Services, is seeking a motivated individual to fill a Management Systems Specialist position. This individual will assist overseeing various statewide forensic and evidence information management systems and other technical operations. This leader provides end-user support and develops various methods to retrieve data from the systems for various laboratory management studies. The ideal candidate should be a critical thinker, a good communicator, and organized. This position will work cooperatively with various forensic science laboratory staff throughout the state. 

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

• Serves as a "front end" or applications specialist of the information system.
• Conducts in-depth management studies involving extensive technical research and analysis of functions within the system.
• Assists in the development and installation of new and revised agency programs.
• Plans, directs, and administers training programs for applicable personnel on the use of the information system.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required included but not limited to the duties numerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, and preferably including coursework in systems analysis, computer science, and statistics.
• Requires (4) four years of experience directly related to the development, maintenance and coordination of a computer-based management information system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in applying modern concepts of scientific management, and accounting techniques to develop, modify, maintain and interpret management information systems so as to accurately reflect program status and the impact of program changes.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in recognizing and solving problems in a complex management information system.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in working with complex data from computer reports.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in conducting complex management systems studies to accommodate information requirements in the area assigned.
• Prefers at least (2) two years of working knowledge of IT organizational functions, the structuring of programs and information systems, and the character of communications between organizational entities.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with co-workers.
• Prefers a master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, and preferably including coursework in systems analysis, accounting, computer science, and statistics.

Employment Conditions

• Successful completion of initial and on-going, random, alcohol and drug screens
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination
• Ability to maintain credibility in providing courtroom testimony
  • Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police’s ethical standards
  • Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police’s policies and procedures
• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions.
• 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.