Region Chief (New Region)

• Location
  Will, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Carroll or JoDaviess counties in Illinois
• Office
  Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
• Posted Date
  June 23, 2025
• Division
  Division 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.
• Salary
  $114,899 - $118,000; starting salary commensurate with experience

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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.

Will cover the following counties: Will, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Carroll and JoDaviess counties

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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Current Available Shift(s):

Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

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:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Seven or more years professional working experience in a public or private organization.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in state or local government.
• Two years of large project management experience, including system analysis, strategic planning, and operational design.
• 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.
• Strong decision-making and independent problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social science, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in court, public, criminal justice or business administration or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in pretrial services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for extended time periods.
• Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required.

HOW TO APPLY

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

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An OSPS Job Application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded from the Join our Team website:

OSPS Job Application

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

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