Capitol Police Investigator

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:        Capitol Police Investigator
Division: Operations
Union:              FOP
Location:        501 S. 2 nd St., Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:            $6,233 monthly.
Benefits:
Please Note: Past criminal or traffic convictions can affect eligibility.

Attention: Illinois statute establishes a mandatory retirement provision that prohibits Illinois Secretary of State Investigators from being retained in this title after reaching 65 years of age. Any applicant for this title must be under the age of 65 on the date of examination to be found eligible and must be under the age of 65 at the time of selection to be hired.

Overview:

Performs security duties to provide for the safety and protection of life and property in State Offices, complexes and adjacent grounds under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State.  Operates electronic equipment; makes criminal arrests and prepares comprehensive reports.  Renders assistance to other law enforcement agencies; maintains good public relations with other law enforcement agencies and community groups. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs responsible security duties in enforcing rules and policies relating to building and grounds security by implementing rules relating to vehicle speed, emergency procedures, parking and use of walks in assigned areas; responsible for checking incoming/outgoing materials; inspects deliveries of supplies and materials; inspects employee and general public identification for access to/from buildings and grounds.
• Operates electronic security and surveillance equipment to ensure security of assigned areas; monitors facilities to ensure proper precautions are taken for fire protection; operates and checks fire and burglar alarm systems; operates portable and stationary radio communicating equipment.
• Makes criminal arrests and initiates other enforcement action based upon investigations, when appropriate provides testimony, as required in a court of law or administrative hearings. Prepares comprehensive investigative case reports, which document the findings of investigations and other assigned activity; prepares incident reports, records and logs.
• Renders assistance to other law enforcement agencies; maintains good public relations with law enforcement agencies, the general public, with prosecutors in preparing criminal cases for trial, and with community groups.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires successful completion of the IL Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board training for Patrol Officer, or equivalent, and two years sworn law enforcement experience as a full-time officer or the successful completion of the Secretary of State Capitol Police Investigator Trainee program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Requires working knowledge of communications techniques for organizing and preparing comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Requires working knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code and other appropriate regulations and laws.
• Requires working knowledge of the judicial system to obtain warrants and give testimony based on criminal arrests.
• Requires working knowledge of vehicle identification numbers, certificates of titles and vehicle registrations.
• Requires ability to care for and properly use firearms.
• Requires ability to exercise self-defense.
• Requires ability to apply investigative and research skills.
• Requires Ability to communicate well in writing and in person.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain positive interactions and working relationships with personnel from other law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Requires ability to testify in court with legal knowledge and with good written and oral communication skills.
• Requires ability to maintain a physical fitness standard as prescribed by the department.
• Requires applicants to be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Requires a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Requires ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, push and pull 25-50+ pounds.
• Requires the ability and skill to carry a firearm during work hours and the periodic qualification with appropriate firearms as defined by department policy, including skill in the legal use, ethics, care, maintenance and safety of such weapons.

Application Process: 

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago Show phone number) or Springfield Show phone number).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.