State of Illinois
Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L- Asst. Deputy Chief Legal Counsel- Firearm
State of Illinois, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
Overview
Job Requisition ID:
50576 Position Title:
Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L, Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel Working Title:
Public Service Administrator-Legal Counsel-Firearms and Investigations Closing Date:
10/22/2025 Agency:
Illinois State Police Class Title:
PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option:
Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated starting salary $8,500-$10,500 Monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
Responsibilities
This position serves as Public Service Administrator- Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of Firearms and Investigations for the Office of the Director-Legal Bureau. It is a MERIT COMP POSITION. Responsibilities include communicating with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and criminal justice partners, managing a litigation portfolio, directing legal staff, participating in high-level management discussions, drafting and reviewing legal documents for a major state agency, counseling staff on work performance, and traveling as required (in-state travel may involve extensive driving). Prepares course outlines and materials to conduct trainings for cadets or sworn officers.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We seek individuals with similar values to join our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
Serves as Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois State Police providing legal advice especially as it relates to firearms and investigations matters. Plans, organizes, controls, and directs, individually as well as through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff, the activities of the ISP legal team, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters. Serves as full line supervisor, assigns, and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff. Serves as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel during the Deputy Chief’s absence. Provides legal instruction to sworn officers, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois. Requires three (3) years in the practice of law. Experience in criminal law or related field is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers four (4) years of experience with legal research and writing. Prefer two (2) years of experience supervising staff and/or other attorneys. Prefers two (2) years of experience actively engaged in courtroom practice as a licensed attorney. Prefers one (1) year of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois. Prefers two (2) years of experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney. Prefer two (2) years of experience with state and federal firearms laws and regulations as a licensed attorney. Prefer two (2) years of experience as a licensed attorney involved in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases. Prefers one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney handling offender registration or criminal history matters.
Conditions of Employment
Pass the Illinois State Police Background Investigation. Pass the Illinois State Police Drug Screening. Requires a valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel. 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.
Work Details
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Work Location:
801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Agency Contact:
ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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Job Requisition ID:
50576 Position Title:
Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L, Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel Working Title:
Public Service Administrator-Legal Counsel-Firearms and Investigations Closing Date:
10/22/2025 Agency:
Illinois State Police Class Title:
PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option:
Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated starting salary $8,500-$10,500 Monthly Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1 Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
Responsibilities
This position serves as Public Service Administrator- Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of Firearms and Investigations for the Office of the Director-Legal Bureau. It is a MERIT COMP POSITION. Responsibilities include communicating with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and criminal justice partners, managing a litigation portfolio, directing legal staff, participating in high-level management discussions, drafting and reviewing legal documents for a major state agency, counseling staff on work performance, and traveling as required (in-state travel may involve extensive driving). Prepares course outlines and materials to conduct trainings for cadets or sworn officers.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We seek individuals with similar values to join our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
Serves as Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois State Police providing legal advice especially as it relates to firearms and investigations matters. Plans, organizes, controls, and directs, individually as well as through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff, the activities of the ISP legal team, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters. Serves as full line supervisor, assigns, and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff. Serves as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel during the Deputy Chief’s absence. Provides legal instruction to sworn officers, especially as it relates to firearms and investigative matters. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois. Requires three (3) years in the practice of law. Experience in criminal law or related field is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers four (4) years of experience with legal research and writing. Prefer two (2) years of experience supervising staff and/or other attorneys. Prefers two (2) years of experience actively engaged in courtroom practice as a licensed attorney. Prefers one (1) year of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois. Prefers two (2) years of experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney. Prefer two (2) years of experience with state and federal firearms laws and regulations as a licensed attorney. Prefer two (2) years of experience as a licensed attorney involved in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases. Prefers one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney handling offender registration or criminal history matters.
Conditions of Employment
Pass the Illinois State Police Background Investigation. Pass the Illinois State Police Drug Screening. Requires a valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel. 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.
Work Details
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Work Location:
801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Agency Contact:
ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov Posting Group:
Leadership & Management
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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