Investigator

• Location
  Springfield, Illinois
• Office
  Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, Division of Centralized Operations
• Posted Date
  04/03/25
• Closing Date
  This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by April 13, 2025, will be given first consideration.
• Benefits
  An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time.
• Salary
  $48,198 - $57,550; starting salary commensurate with experience

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 Investigator conducts background investigations and compiles criminal history and inputs information into the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS) case management system. The Investigator works under the general supervision of the Investigations Supervisor within the Division of Centralized Operations. The Investigations Section is staffed 20 hours a day, seven days a week. The shifts within the Investigations Section are as follows:

• Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Wednesday to Saturday, 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Sunday to Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Wednesday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

This vacancy announcement is soliciting interest for the following shift(s):

• Wednesday to Saturday, 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Selected candidates, however, may be offered any shift in the Investigations Section. Shift availability may change after the posting of this position.

When Applying please select ANY shift(s) you would have interest in.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Accesses Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) and other criminal databases to identify prior criminal history of defendants.
• Enters criminal history information into OSPS case management system.
• Ensures criminal history data entered into OSPS’ case management system is complete and accurate, including entering information not available at the time of the investigation such as the SID number, DCN number, case number, dispositions.
• Reviews pretrial assessments complied based on criminal history data.
• Performs and directs the periodic criminal history checks of defendants released from custody pretrial.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding pretrial operations, including the status of pending court cases and conditions of pretrial release.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of pretrial services and related criminal justice and community corrections issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree, or, an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
• Ability to be LEADS certified.
• 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:

• A Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years of data entry or clerical experience.
• Two years of experience utilizing criminal justice databases or information systems such as LEADS, Judici, or criminal or judicial data management systems.

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 through the form below. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfdfd666f464473185cdbbd0a5b7b361

A judicial branch application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded from the Illinois Courts website:

https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/b0377255-a5e8-4c75-af0b-65925622d97b/Judicial Branch Employment Application.pdf

This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by April 13, 2025, will be given first consideration.

Any questions about this position or the application process can also be submitted via email at the following address: pretrialservices@illinoiscourts.gov .

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