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This position under administrative direction, develops, implements and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the enforcement of investigations under the Acts within the area of responsibility.  Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the Acts within the area of responsibility.  Serves as liaison between the Department and other State, Federal, and local agencies; i.e., Department of State Police, Office of the Attorney General, local law officials, professional societies and regulatory groups, and other agencies as mandated by the specialty of the investigation involved.   Reviews files and reports. Serves as working supervisor for investigative staff. Travels to attend and participate in committee/board meetings to report on investigative related matters/issues.  Enters data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning investigative activities.  Participates in the development of the section's budget. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
•    For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Under administrative direction, develops, implements and administers state-wide policies and procedures for the enforcement of investigations under the Acts within the area of responsibility.  
• Organizes, plans, and controls the activities involved in the implementation of overt/covert investigations of practitioners under the Acts within the area of responsibility.
• Serves as liaison between the Department and other State, Federal, and local agencies; i.e., Department of State Police, Office of the Attorney General, local law officials, professional societies and regulatory groups, and other agencies as mandated by the specialty of the investigation involved.  
• Reviews files and reports.
• Serves as working supervisor for investigative staff.
• Travels to attend and participate in committee/board meetings to report on investigative related matters/issues.  
• Enters data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning investigative activities.  
• Participates in the development of the section's budget.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement investigations.

• Prefers at least six years of experience working as a law enforcement officer, detective or investigator in law enforcement or related field.
• Prefers at least five years of experience as a supervisor of staff of two or more in law enforcement or related field.
• Prefers advanced training in investigatory techniques (eg. such as conducting sexual assault investigations, advanced interviews (REID) and interrogations training (NRT), and staff and command training.
• Prefers at least six years of experience completing investigatory reports.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• 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 annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.