TECHNICAL ADVISOR III

Job Requisition ID: 51036

Position Title: Technical Advisor III-Office of the Director/Legal Office
Closing Date: 11/05/2025
​Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 Monthly: Full Range $7,787-$11,450 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
• All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
• A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
• Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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

Serves as a Technical Advisor in the Illinois State Police Legal Division, under the Office of the Director; completes special projects related to the firearms rights and responsibilities as delegated by the Chief Legal Counsel or other Senior Command as authorized by the Director; assigned special projects may include analysis of existing statutory and regulatory requirements impacting operations within a work unit; analyzes policies, practices, and procedures as it pertains to statutory mandates and deadlines; works independently to recommend and implement operational changes to increase efficiencies and compliance with state and federal law; reviews legal sufficiency of forms, documentation, and electronic information on the Department's website or otherwise made available to the public; provides legal interpretation in the form of legal memoranda on statutes and rules which impact the Technical Advisor's assigned area of expertise; makes recommendations to the Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Command regarding changes to relevant work unit operations and workflow processes; ensures recommendations consider acceptable risk tolerance and are within the parameters of existing law; prepares law bulletins to inform Department members of new statutory or regulatory provisions as well as new case law within the Technical Advisor's area of expertise. 

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

• Serves as a Technical Advisor in the Illinois State Police Legal Office; serving as a subject matter expert on legal issues impacting the operations of the Department, which includes but need not be limited to firearms rights and responsibilities.
• Performs legal research and provides