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Law Enforcement Coordinator

Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
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The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. OSPS prepares pretrial investigation reports for the courts and supervises individuals released from custody as directed by the court.

 

The Law Enforcement Coordinator serves as an OSPS representative responsible for facilitating effective collaboration with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, providing field-based pretrial services and supporting safe and compliant pretrial supervision. The position conducts home visits, installs, retrieves, and troubleshoots electronic monitoring equipment, verifies information provided by defendants under supervision; and coordinates responses to noncompliance.  

 

  The required working hours for this position are:

Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm

 

BENEFITS:

An attractive judicialbranch benefits packageis offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. 

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FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Serves as a point of contact for local, county, state and federal law enforcement stakeholders related to supervision related issues, including electronic monitoring and alcohol monitoring. 
  • Receives and processes information requests for electronic monitoring data and other OSPS information from local stakeholders.  
  • Travels to counties to build and maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement to perform installation and retrieval of electronic monitoring hardware. 
  • Conducts home visits in accordance with OSPS policies.  
  • Coordinates with pretrial services officers and electronic monitoring officers to prepare court reports for violations of pretrial supervision. 
  • Facilitates communication between OSPS and law enforcement to enhance community safety and improve outcomes for supervised individuals. 
  • Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and escalates electronic monitoring hardware and software issues. 
  • Verifies information provided by defendants placed on electronic monitoring, including home visits. 
  • Contacts and coordinates with law enforcement entities related to defendants’ non-compliance. 
  • Generates case management notes, progress and violation reports related to defendants’ non-compliance. 
  • Attends OSPS pretrial services trainings and maintains a working knowledge of state laws and national standards pertaining to pretrial services.  
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to be LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) certified.
  • One year (in addition to education requirements) of experience in electronic monitoring, investigations, or investigatory duties. 
  • Two or more years of professional working experience in a public or private organization. 
  • A valid Illinois Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record. 
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a social services related field from an accredited institution. 
  • Three or more years of professional working experience in a public or private organization. 
  • Two or more years of experience working with electronic monitoring systems. 
  • Current certification as a LEADS operator. 
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution. 

 

 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules.
  • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
  • Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to sit for extended time periods.
  • Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.
  • Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

HOW TO apply:

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter through the form below.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfdfd666f464473185cdbbd0a5b7b361

An OSPS Job Application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded from the Join our Team website:

 

https://www.ilosps.gov/resources/ed0143bf-eaef-45ca-8a93-9c8964e1dd65/osps-job-application.pdf

 

Any questionsabout this positionor the application process can also be submitted via email at the following address: HR@iosps.gov .

 

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