Electronic Monitoring Chief

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety by ensuring fairness and equality in the pretrial process. OSPS prepares pretrial investigation reports for the courts and supervises individuals released from custody as directed by the court.

The Electronic Monitoring Chief provides direct oversight to the Electronic Monitoring Section within the Division of Centralized Operations. This position oversees the GPS monitoring of defendants as ordered by the court. The Electronic Monitoring Chief will work under the general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director of Centralized Operations.

The required working hours for this position are:

Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

*The schedule may change based on operational need

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.

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FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

· Oversees and directs the intake and GPS tracking of defendants placed on pretrial supervision.

· Develops protocols and standard operating procedures related to GPS electronic monitoring alarms, progress reports, movement reviews, and violation reports.

· Directs OSPS staff on appropriate responses to GPS electronic monitoring alerts such as inclusion or exclusion zones, strap tampers, device removal, communication loss, and critical battery levels.

· Notifies the leadership within the Division of Centralized Operations, Division of Field Operations and the Director’s Office of high-level GPS electronic monitoring alerts and violations.

· Reviews a defendant’s compliance history and high-level violations to brief the Division’s leadership prior to OSPS’ communication with local county stakeholders.

· With oversight, makes violation determinations after reviewing the alarm, supporting data, and compliance history.

· Ensures OSPS has a sufficient inventory of all electronic monitoring equipment and accessories at headquarters, regional storage and individual counties.

· Coordinates and responds to internal GPS electronic monitoring inquires, questions or problems.

· Functions as the liaison between OSPS and the electronic monitoring vendor.

· Gathers electronic monitoring data and generates reports on electronic monitoring activities to identify areas of program development or improvement.

· Attends and testifies at court hearings where the status of defendant’s pretrial release or conditions are determined, reviewed or evaluated, modified, or stricken.

· Identifies and coordinates staff training on GPS electronic monitoring systems and case management software.

· Fosters productive working relationships with local police, Illinois State Police, and other law enforcement agencies.

· Serves as a supervisor by providing instruction, setting expectations, observing performance, providing feedback through ongoing and annual performance evaluations, participating in the hiring process, and recommending corrective or disciplinary action when necessary.

· Responds to emergency notifications outside of regular business hours as a part of an on-call rotation with other OSPS management staff.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

2. Five or more years professional working experience in a public or private organization.

3. Three or more years of professional working experience within the criminal justice system including community corrections, law enforcement, law, or trial court administration.

4. Four or more years of supervisory experience, or one or more years of experience as a Deputy Chief with OSPS.

5. Ability to be LEADS certified

6. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.

7. Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a social services related field.

2. Five or more years of supervisory experience.

3. Three or more years of working experience with electronic monitoring.

4. Current certification as a LEADS operator.

5. A Master’s Degree.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit for extended time periods.

2. Normal office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.

3. Travel within Illinois required.

HOW TO apply:

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

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A judicial branch application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded from the Illinois Courts website:

https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/b0377255-a5e8-4c75-af0b-65925622d97b/Judicial Branch Employment Application.pdf

This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by May 5, 2025, will be given first consideration.

Any questions about this position or the application process can also be submitted via email at the following address: pretrialservices@illinoiscourts.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $114,899.00 - $119,541.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, IL 62703 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $114,899 - $119,541