Region 2 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 Region Chief oversees the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) within their assigned Region under the general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director of Field 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.

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FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

· Plans, directs, and oversees pretrial investigations, reports, and supervision within Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, which typically includes various Judicial Circuits to ensure timely, consistent, and quality delivery of pretrial services aligned with OSPS policies and guidelines.

· Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the status of pretrial service delivery, including but not limited to, the number of pretrial clients served, average length of time clients receive pretrial services, the number and types of pretrial conditions, the volume of bond reports and risk assessments completed and the average time to complete pretrial reports.

· Monitors staffing needs within and coordinates with the Investigation Chief to ensure pretrial reports are completed timely.

· Collaborates with the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director to optimize workflow, operations, and data collection, and to address staff concerns as they arise.

· Prepares strategic plans and monitors progress toward achieving pretrial services objectives within.

· Serves as a supervisor by providing instructions, 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 internal and external audits.

· Serves as a liaison to judges, attorneys, law enforcement professionals, probation officers, and other court services providers within the region.

· Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of pretrial services, criminal justice and community corrections issues by being connected to the latest research and best practices as well as developing and maintaining substantial relationships with experts and organizations.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

3. Three or more years of supervisory experience in state or local government.

4. Two years of large project management experience, including system analysis, strategic planning, and operational design.

5. Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system including related 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.

6. Strong decision-making and independent problem-solving skills.

7. 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.

8. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A 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. Three years of progressively responsible experience in pretrial services.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.

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:

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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:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Champaign County, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Champaign County, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $114,899 - $119,541