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TECHNICAL ADVISOR III

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Date:  Feb 5, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  44413

​Agency: Illinois State Police

Position Title: Technical Advisor III

Working Title: Legal Advisor-Firearms Expert
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/21/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 Monthly: Full Range $7,491-$11,015
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC010

 

 

 

  • 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.

 

  • ​​Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. 
  • Note: The Illinois State Police must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
  • Answer all questions thoroughly- DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME

 

Posting Identification Number  44413 

 

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Position Overview

Under the Director's Office Legal Division, the Technical Advisors serve as subject matter experts on various areas of the law impacting the Department's operations and programs. Completes special projects related to the firearms rights and responsibilities as delegated by the Chief Counsel or the other Senior Command as authorized by the Director. Analyzes policies, practices and procedures as it pertains to statutory mandates and deadlines. Provides legal interpretation in the form of legal memoranda on statutes and rules which impact the Technical Advisor's assigned area of expertise. Makes recommendations to the Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Command regarding changes to relevant work unit operations and workflow processes. Prepares law bulletins to inform department members of new statutory and regulatory provisions as well as new case law within the Technical Advisor's scope of expertise. We are looking for a hard-working and self motivated experienced attorney who is interested in tackling a variety of legal issues to join our legal team. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

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 Technical Advisor in the Illinois State Police Legal Office; serving as a subject matter expert on legal issues impacting the operations of the Department, which includes but need not be not limited to firearms rights and responsibilities.
  • Performs legal research and provides legal interpretation on an assigned area of legal expertise, which may include but need not be limited to firearms rights and responsibilities, to ensure operational compliance with existing law.
  • Advises and meets with the Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Command to provide for the evaluation of proposed operational or workflow process changes.
  • Participates in meetings with the Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Command to provide legal analysis on proposed rules and legislation.
  • Provides legal advice on proposed guidelines for the training of new and existing staff.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
  • Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
  • Requires two years' professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers three (3) years of experience with legal research and writing.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience drafting, researching or analyzing legislation.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience with state and federal firearms laws and regulations as a licensed attorney.
  • Prefers one (1) year of experience with preparing and/or delivering training on statutory or regulatory provisions as they pertain to the operations of a work unit.
  • Prefers one (1) year experience with analyzing operational efficiencies to include work flow analysis.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
  • Requires successful completion of a drug screen.
  • 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487

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

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