Pretrial Services Administrator (Region 2)

Pretrial Services Administrator (Region 2)

• Location
  (Please see the counties within Region 2 listed below)
• Office
  Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
• Posted Date
  May 13, 2026
• Division
  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
  $91,848 to $111,840; starting salary commensurate with experience

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 required working hours for this position are:  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Region 2 Counties: Whiteside, Henry, Mercer, Stark, Marshall, Putnam, Peoria, Tazewell, Adams, Brown, Schuyler, Mason, Menard, Cass, Pike, or Calhoun County

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Serves as a pretrial services subject matter expert and provides general guidance and direction on pretrial services delivery to OSPS staff.
• Participates in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of front-line staff.
• Facilitates communication between OSPS divisions, sections and units.
• Schedules and attends staff trainings as needed to ensure OSPS staff meet established quality standards.
• Conducts site visits in various counties to assist OSPS staff with pretrial services delivery and ensure consistency across the agency.
• Reviews work product, data and reports to evaluate completeness and determine compliance with the OSPS’ quality standards.
• 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.
• Prepares and presents reports, both verbally and in writing, on topics related to delivery of pretrial services in Illinois.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to be LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) certified.
• Two years of experience in community corrections.
• Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system including related Illinois 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.
• 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

• Master’s Degree in court, public, criminal justice or business administration or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of project management experience, including system analysis, strategic planning, and design.

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in pretrial services.

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.
• Ability to use of a telephone and process written documents.
• Ability to lift and move items, such as paper reams and full banker boxes for filing.

HOW TO APPLY

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

APPLY TODAY!

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@ilosps.gov.

The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is OSPS able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with OSPS, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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