Chief of Intelligence & Internal Investigations

Job Requisition ID: 49261 
Closing Date: 09/05/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $110,088-$190,296)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Chief of Intelligence & Internal Investigations, overseeing statewide intelligence operations, internal investigations, and staff development to ensure safety, integrity, and accountability across the agency. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape investigative strategy, represent the Department on intelligence matters, and make a lasting difference in public safety—all while enjoying a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement package with the State of Illinois. 

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Chief of Intelligence & Internal Investigations.
• Serves as Chief Investigator.
• Coordinates the gathering and compiling of information on the individual in custody population.
• Monitors the development and coordination of training standards and modules for statewide training of institutional intelligence staff, as well as approved Corrections Intelligence System users.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as spokesperson for DOC on all issues relating to the Intelligence and Internal Investigations Program.
• Participates in the direction of program budget preparations.
• 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 with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology, or a related field.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience in law enforcement or correctional-related experience in law enforcement investigator work or a related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification Card.
• Requires the ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of start date, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file an