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Deputy Region Chief

Vacancy Announcement

  • Location
    Within Region 4
  • Posted Date
    06/24/24
  • Division
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Division of Pretrial Operations
  • Benefits
    An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time.
  • Salary
    Minimum $76,830; starting salary commensurate with experience

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. The OSPS is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office develops pretrial standards and employs pretrial service officers who conduct pretrial investigations and provide pretrial supervision.

Within OSPS, the state of Illinois is divided into 6 regions. The Deputy Region Chief will work within assigned location region to support aligned judicial circuits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Deputy Region Chief provides direct supervision to Field Supervisors and Pretrial Services Officers working within the region. The Deputy Region Chief assists the Region Chief in overseeing the delivery of pretrial services, including analyzing data, participating in the hiring process and completing performance evaluation. The Deputy Region Chief works under the general supervision of assigned Region Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Serves as a supervisor by providing instructions, setting expectations, observing performance, providing feedback through ongoing and annual performance evaluations and recommending corrective or disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Implements OSPS policies and procedures within the Region and reports overall progress to the Region Chief
  • Reviews pretrial service delivery within the Region for compliance with OSPS policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates the workloads and resource needs of the Region.
  • Regularly audits and reviews the work of Pretrial Services Officers with an emphasis on improving outcomes to assure compliance with the Pretrial Services Act and court mandates
  • Orients and oversees the training of new Pretrial Services Officers in pretrial assessments, pretrial reports, and appropriate pretrial supervision.
  • Works with Pretrial Services Officers to develop individual training plans for areas in which they need improvement and monitors progress of training plan implementation.
  • Participates in the hiring process for pretrial services officers and district supervisors.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with criminal justice partners within the Region.
  • Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of pretrial services and related criminal justice and community corrections issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree.
  2. Five or more years professional working experience in a public or private organization.
  3. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system including related statutes, regulations, procedures and operations at the trial court level.
  4. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  5. A valid Illinois driver’s license, a safe driving record and proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in social science, public administration, criminal justice or a related field.
  2. Master’s Degree in court, public, criminal justice or business administration or a related field.
  3. Four years of progressively responsible experience in pretrial services.
  4. Three years of supervisory experience.
  5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  6. Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.
  7. Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system including related Illinois statutes, regulations, procedures and operations at the trial court level, and a comprehensive perspective of legal and evidence-based pretrial services including pragmatic applicability and implementation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. This is a professional office working environment, requiring telephone usage and the ability to process written documents. Applicant must have the ability to travel and possess a valid Illinois driver's license and demonstrate proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter through the form below.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cfdfd666f464473185cdbbd0a5b7b361

Interested applicants must also live or be within reasonable driving distance of the Region.

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