TERRORISM RESEARCH SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Position Overview

The Illinois State Police is accepting applications, under the Division of Criminal Investigation, for a Terrorism Research Specialist Trainee that will, under immediate supervision of a Watch Officer, on an assigned shift, for a period of not less than six months and not to exceed 12 months, actively participate in an orientation, in-service workshops, and on-the-job training to develop and expand intelligence gathering and terrorism research skills. Answer calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information; research and draft a written report in response. Complete assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrates the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts, diagrams, and maps that facilitate investigative efforts.

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

• Actively participates in an orientation, in-service workshops, and on-the-job training to develop and expand intelligence gathering and terrorism research skills.
• Answers calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information.
• Completes assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrate the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts, diagrams, and maps that facilitate investigative efforts.
• Studies background information on assigned terrorists and criminal groups, their methods and targets.
• Studies regulatory requirements set for gathering and safeguarding criminal intelligence information to ensure compliance with 28 CFR Part 23 and other provisions protecting sensitive, confidential, and secret information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required as enumerated in the duties above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires completion of a Bachelor's degree with courses in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year working knowledge of the Windows environment, and common applications software for word processing, charting, database and spreadsheet manipulation
• Prefers one (1) year knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigative procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year experience to analyze, compare and interpret intelligence and draw conclusions.
• Prefers one (1) year experience to communicate clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing.
• Prefers one (1) year experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, law enforcement personnel, and corporate and governmental security representatives.
• Prefers one (1) year experience of organizing information from a variety of sources and prepare written intelligence reports on criminal and terrorist groups, their methods, and targets.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully pass a background check.
• Successfully pass a drug screen.
• Requires an appropriate and valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to travel statewide.
• Successfully obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to testify in court (No Giglio issues).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 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.