Job Requisition ID: 58635
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 09/28/2026
Agency: Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,000 - $11,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 500 S 9th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: 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.
Position Overview:The Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) invites well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of In-Service Manager. This position manages in-service and mandated continuing education training to local and state law enforcement officers through Mobile Team Units (MTUs) in accordance with applicable state laws and Board policies. They will also plan and develop new, revised, and existing ILETSB in-service training program policies and improvements for School Resource Officers (SRO), Lead Homicide Investigators, Traffic Safety, Annual Training for Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs, Training for Sheriffs, and other programs. The ideal candidate for this position will have prior professional experience working within the guidelines and policies related to in-service and mandated law enforcement training in Illinois and professional experience identifying and defining the needs of law enforcement training operations and budget preparation. A successful history of professional experience developing and managing a supportive agency program and experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and standards are also necessary for success in this role. ILETSB's main headquarters is conveniently located at the southern edge of downtown Springfield in a beautifully maintained building across from the Lincoln's Home National Historic Site with free secured parking on-site. The Board's Chicago office is located in the Near West Side and also offers free parking on-site.
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Essential Functions- Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Training, serves as the Manager of In-Service Training. Manages in-service and mandated continuing education training to local and state law enforcement officers through Mobile Team Units (MTUs) in accordance with applicable state laws and Board policies.
- Organizes, plans, develops, and implements new, revised, and existing training program policies and improvements for training programs, including School Resource Officers (SRO), Lead Homicide Investigators, Traffic Safety, Annual Training for Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs, Annual Training for Sheriffs, while staying in compliance with statutory authority and Board policy.
- Serves as a technical expert on State of Illinois In-Service and Mandated Training.
- Completes assigned special and routine projects, often of a sensitive and confidential nature, for the Deputy Director of Training and Executive Director.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- At the direction of the Deputy Director of Training and/or Executive Director, serves on various committees, including the Mobile Team Unit Advisory Committees.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in criminal justice, criminology, police science, law enforcement, legal studies, and/or law.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the delivery of law enforcement and/or correctional officer training.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience working within the guidelines and policies related to in-service and mandated law enforcement training in Illinois.
- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience identifying and defining the needs of law enforcement training operations and budget preparation.
- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience developing and managing a supportive agency program.
- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and standards.
- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience analyzing programmatic challenges and adopting an effective course of action.
- Prefers five (5) years of prior professional experience with staff utilization and employee motivation.
- Prefers ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Prefers demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel & Internet applications.
Conditions of Employment- Requires valid Illinois driver's license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing and involves sitting for long periods of time.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other law enforcement/criminal justice related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires the ability to pass an extensive criminal background and employment history check.
Conditions of Employment Continued- 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.
- 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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
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