Chief of Security and Investigations

Job Requisition ID: 45775 
 Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2025
Agency: Department of the Lottery
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000 - $12,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of the Lottery must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

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

Are you a law enforcement officer with policy and administrative experience? The Illinois Lottery is hiring a Chief of Security and Investigations with a passion to ensure the Illinois Lottery’s integrity remains the highest possible for its players and employees. The successful candidate will be able to build a division conducting investigations focusing on the compliance of the statutes that control the Illinois Lottery.  In order to be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to develop policies and procedures, communicate clearly to a wide variety of people, and remain calm under high pressure circumstances. If you have these qualifications, the Illinois Lottery encourages you to apply for this position.

Essential Functions

• As the primary policy-making authority, and principal administrator for the Security & Investigations Division, is responsible for the determination and enforcement of Lottery statutes.
• Develops and maintains an ongoing and comprehensive program of retailer compliance monitoring.
• Develops and enforces security policy guidelines, processes, and procedures relative to the background investigations of prospective employees, vendors, suppliers, consultants, contractors. and retailer applicants.
• In consultation with executive management evaluates, develops, maintains, and enforces physical security policies, processes, and procedures for all buildings where Lottery business is conducted relative to Agency physical security integrity and the administration of the Lottery law.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Collaborates with executive management and Lottery business units on security compliance and remediation efforts and ticket validation and verification responsibilities.
• Keeps current with product development, technology, and best practices relative to security activities to serve as a security authority for the Agency.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires equivalency to completion of four (4) years of college with major coursework in law enforcement or a related field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement investigator work, criminal or fraud investigations or a related field.
• Requires successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience utilizing modern law enforcement investigatory techniques and concepts.
• Four (4) years of experience in compliance monitoring and