PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 1- ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER

Job Requisition ID: 51282

Job Title: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 1

Working Title: Assistant Operations Officer 
Closing Date:
​Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500-$10,500
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

• THIS IS A NON-UNION POSITION (MERIT COMP)
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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under administrative direction, serves as an Assistant Operations Officer for the Division of Justice Services; organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the day-to-day business operations of Disposition/Acquisition, NICS/SOR Record Challenge, Quality Assurance, and Information Services Technology operations; serves as an Assistant to the Executive Operations Officer; maintains public relations by performing liaison work with the criminal justice community, non-criminal justice government entities and private organizations; monitors ongoing objectives to meet deadlines in an accurate and timely manner; Participates in new hire interviews; provides guidance and training; counsels staff regarding work performance and conduct; makes recommendations on and assists in the development of policy; researches and reviews legislation affecting the operations, goals and objects of the Bureau and/or Departmental policies; drafts recommendations, summaries, and/or responses on behalf of the Executive Operations Officer; acts as liaison to other professionals, both within and outside the Department; develops and coordinates programs and improvements beneficial to the Bureau and Department operations. 

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as an Assistant Operations Officer for the Illinois statewide Bureau of Identification as it relates to the areas of responsibility.
• Serves as working supervisor establishing annual goals and objectives.
• Serves as an assistant to the Executive Operations Officer as it relates to the areas of responsibility - Disposition/ Acquisition, NICS/SOR Record Challenge, Quality Assurance, and Information Services Technology operations.
• On behalf of the Bureau Chief and the Deputy Director of the Division, attends management meetings, special committees, sub-committees, and task forces representing the Bureau and the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of staff utilization and employee motivation.