Investigator - Trainee

Investigator Trainee

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Salary:
Starting $4,546 monthly

Benefits: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Please note:

Past criminal or traffic convictions can affect eligibility.

Overview:
Receives training on the enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code and other appropriate laws and statutes; attends formal classes to be trained on, but not limited to, the care and use of firearms, first aid, etc.; receives on-the-job training by observing and participating in investigative and enforcement activities; receives training in dealing and maintaining good public relations.

• Receives training in the enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code and other appropriate laws and statues when conducting investigations such as the licensing and regulation of businesses involved with the selling of vehicles and/or vehicle parts; attends formal classes to be trained on but not limited to the care and use of firearms, first aid, self-defense, report writing, etc.
• Under the assignment of the investigators, receives on-the-job training by observing and participating in investigative and enforcement activities in order to gain familiarity with the day-to-day operations involved with the Department of Police.
• Receives training in dealing and maintaining good public relations with law enforcement agencies, the general public, prosecutors and community groups by displaying a professional manner of assistance.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of sixty (60) semester hours of college, preferably with coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, government or related field. Educational requirement may be waived if applicant has:
• certification as a Police Officer from the IL Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board or reciprocal qualification OR
• two consecutive years' service in the armed forces and received an honorable discharge OR
• at least three years of full-time employment as a corrections/detention officer, parole agent or professional security guard OR
• some combination of the above criteria.

• Requires physical condition sufficient to pass a comprehensive physical examination.
• Requires elementary knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
• Requires elementary knowledge of communications techniques for organizing and preparing comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Requires ability to learn human relations and interpersonal relations skills to deal with members of the public and representatives of outside agencies.
• Requires freedom from felony and disqualifying misdemeanor criminal convictions.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Basic Training Program.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Requires applicant to be 21 years of age at time of appointment. Requires to lift, and/or carry up to and including 90 pounds, required to push/pull 25-50 pounds.

• Please visit  to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.