Capitol Police Investigator

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State seeks a Capitol Police Investigator in Springfield to protect life and property in state offices and grounds. You will operate electronic security equipment, conduct investigations, make arrests, and prepare detailed reports.

Requires completion of IL LESTB training or equivalent, two years sworn LE experience, valid IL driver’s license, and ability to carry a firearm.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code and related laws.
• Ability to carry a firearm and maintain qualifications.
• Must be able to testify in court with legal knowledge.
• Must maintain physical fitness as prescribed by the department.
• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs security duties enforcing building and grounds rules; checks ID and access; inspects deliveries and materials.
• Operates electronic security and surveillance equipment; monitors facilities; tests fire and burglar alarm systems.
• M akes criminal arrests and initiates enforcement actions; prepares comprehensive investigative case reports and incident logs.
• Renders assistance to other law enforcement agencies; maintains public relations with agencies, prosecutors, and community groups.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

IL Driver's License

Written and Oral Reports

Vehicle Code Knowledge

Firearm Handling

Court Testimony

Physical Fitness

Education

LE Training / 2 yrs sworn LE experience

Job description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title

Capitol Police Investigator

Division

Operations

Union

FOP

Location

501 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL - Sangamon County

Salary

$6,233 monthly.

Benefits

https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Please Note

Past criminal or traffic convictions can affect eligibility.

Attention

Illinois statute establishes a mandatory retirement provision that prohibits Illinois Secretary of State Investigators from being retained in this title after reaching 65 years of age. Any applicant for this title must be under the age of 65 on the date of examination to be found eligible and must be under the age of 65 at the time of selection to be hired.

Overview

Performs security duties to provide for the safety and protection of life and property in State Offices, complexes and adjacent grounds under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State. Operates electronic equipment; makes criminal arrests and prepares comprehensive reports. Renders assistance to other law enforcement agencies; maintains good public relations with other law enforcement agencies and community groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs responsible security duties in enforcing rules and policies relating to building and grounds security by implementing rules relating to vehicle speed, emergency procedures, parking and use of walks in assigned areas; responsible for checking incoming/outgoing materials; inspects deliveries of supplies and materials; inspects employee and general public identification for access to/from buildings and grounds.
• Operates electronic security and surveillance equipment to ensure security of assigned areas; monitors facilities to ensure proper precautions are taken for fire protection; operates and checks fire and burglar alarm systems; operates portable and stationary radio communicating equipment.
• Makes criminal arrests and initiates other enforcement action based upon investigations, when appropriate provides testimony, as required in a court of law or administrative hearings. Prepares comprehensive investigative case reports, which document the findings of investigations and other assigned activity; prepares incident reports, records and logs.
• Renders assistance to other law enforcement agencies; maintains good public relations with law enforcement agencies, the general public, with prosecutors in preparing criminal cases for trial, and with community groups.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

Requires successful completion of the IL Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board training for Patrol Officer, or equivalent, and two years sworn law enforcement experience as a full-time officer or the successful completion of the Secretary of State Capitol Police Investigator Trainee program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Requires working knowledge of communications techniques for organizing and preparing comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Requires working knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code and other appropriate regulations and laws.
• Requires working knowledge of the judicial system to obtain warrants and give testimony based on criminal arrests.
• Requires working knowledge of vehicle identification numbers, certificates of titles and vehicle registrations.
• Requires ability to care for and properly use firearms.
• Requires ability to exercise self-defense.
• Requires ability to apply investigative and research skills.
• Requires Ability to communicate well in writing and in person.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain positive interactions and working relationships with personnel from other law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Requires ability to testify in court with legal knowledge and with good written and oral communication skills.
• Requires ability to maintain a physical fitness standard as prescribed by the department.
• Requires applicants to be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Requires a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Requires ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, push and pull 25-50+ pounds.
• Requires the ability and skill to carry a firearm during work hours and the periodic qualification with appropriate firearms as defined by department policy, including skill in the legal use, ethics, care, maintenance and safety of such weapons.

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.