What are the responsibilities and job description for the TERRORISM RESEARCH SPECIALIST TRAINEE - 4537500 position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Illinois State Police
Closing Date/Time: 06/06/2023
Salary: $4,164-$5,982/month - Anticipated starting salary $4,164 - CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 4
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 15207
(Target Title: Terrorism Research Specialist I req 27169)
Resumes are recommended to be uploaded to your profile/attached to the application. Please upload transcripts to your application.
Position Overview
The Illinois State Police is accepting applications for a Terrorism Research Specialist Trainee that will, under immediate supervision of a Watch Officer, on an assigned shift, for a period of not less than six months and not to exceed 12 months, actively participate in an orientation, in-service workshops, and on-the-job training to develop and expand intelligence gathering and terrorism research skills. Answer calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information; research and draft a written report in response. Complete assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrates the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts, diagrams, and maps that facilitate investigative efforts.
Job Responsibilities
- Completes a variety of locally conducted training courses, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certified intelligence analysis course
- Under close supervision, performs criminal intelligence casework and internet searches of assigned subjects
- Receives training on how to access sensitive and confidential database information systems
- Demonstrates ability to gather background information
- Travels as a need to perform these duties
2. Answers calls from law enforcement agencies requesting intelligence information
- Researches and drafts written reports in response
- Assists higher level specialists in developing case information
- Completes assignments of limited scope and complexity to increase familiarity with intelligence research databases
3. Completes assignments of increasing difficulty which demonstrates the ability to complete timelines and compile analytical charts, diagrams, and maps that facilitate investigative efforts
- Uses the following software programs -i2 Analyst's Notebook, ArcView, Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)-and other applications to compile data
4. Studies background information on assigned terrorists and criminal groups, their methods and targets
- Drafts intelligence summaries
- Forwards summaries for review and approval
- Disseminates approved information as instructed
5. Studies regulatory requirements set for gathering and safeguarding criminal intelligence information to ensure compliance with 28 CFR Part 23 and other provisions protecting sensitive, confidential, and secret information
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires completion of a Bachelor's degree with courses in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.
Employment Conditions
- Successfully pass a background check
- Successfully pass a drug screen
- Possess an appropriate and valid driver's license
- Requires ability to travel statewide
- Successfully obtain a security clearance
- Ability to testify in court (No Giglio issues)
- Possess US citizenship
Work Hours: Indeterminate
Work Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4528
Agency Contact:
ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov - DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. YOU MUST CLICK THE "APPLY" BUTTON
Job Family: Public Safety
AGENCY STATEMENT
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
State employees wishing to transfer shall submit a Transfer Request form to the Agency Contact listed above during the posting period.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
**THE ISP IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE**
Salary : $4,164 - $5,982
