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Employment Opportunities

Join a team dedicated to making our communities safer and promoting pretrial justice. The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services provides pretrial investigation, supervision, social service support and monitoring in 84 of Illinois’ 102 counties.

Consider expanding or starting your career in the justice system with OSPS and check back frequently for new openings.

OSPS is an EEO/AA employer.

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Administrative Assistant (St. Clair County)

  • Location
    St. Clair County, IL
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    Under supervision, an Administrative Assistant supports the Agency’s programmatic needs and implements administrative policies and procedures.
  • Posted Date
    May 13 2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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
    $50,616 - $58,608; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Administrative Assistant (St. Clair County) position.

Deputy Chief of Staff

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Deputy Chief of Staff is a senior-level position responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS). Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff directs the senior management team and works closely with the Deputy Directors to carry out office priorities, manage key projects, and support daily operations. The position operates with considerable independence and exercises sound professional judgment to support the overall mission of OSPS.
  • Posted Date
    May 13, 2026
  • Division
    Directors Office
  • 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
    $145,000 to $165,000; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Deputy Chief of Staff position.

Payroll Manager

  • Location
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Payroll Manager is responsible for the management, coordination, and supervision of all payroll functions for the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS). This individual works with considerable independence, cooperates with multiple internal and external stakeholders and requires a consistently high level of professionalism. This position is part of the Fiscal Division and performs under the general supervision of the Chief Fiscal Officer.
  • Posted Date
    April 21, 2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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 - $116,340; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Payroll Manager position.

Chief Internal Auditor

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting audits of operations to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency. This position works with considerable independence, exercising professional judgment and has great attention to detail under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff.
  • Posted Date
    June 26,2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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
    $134,232 - $169,524; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Chief Internal Auditor position.

Deputy General Counsel

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Description
    The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel by conducting legal research, reviewing legislation, interpreting state and federal law, reviewing appellate opinions and performing other legal services. The Deputy General Counsel works under the general supervision of the General Counsel.
  • Posted Date
    May 13, 2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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
    $118,000.00 - $130,000.00; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Deputy General Counsel position.

Deputy Region Chief, Region 1

  • Location
    Lasalle, IL
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Deputy Region Chief assists the Region Chief in overseeing the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) jurisdictions. The Deputy Region Chief assists the Region Chief by analyzing data, participating the hiring process and completing performance evaluations. The Deputy Region Chief works under the general supervision of a Region Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations.
  • Posted Date
    June 26 2026
  • Division
    Division of Pretrial 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
    $92,856 -$98,544; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Deputy Region Chief, Region 1 position.

Deputy Region Chief, Region 3

  • Location
    Springfield, IL
  • Description
    The Deputy Region Chief assists the Region Chief in overseeing the delivery of pretrial services within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) jurisdictions. The Deputy Region Chief assists the Region Chief by analyzing data, participating the hiring process and completing performance evaluations. The Deputy Region Chief works under the general supervision of a Region Chief within the Division of Pretrial Operations.
  • Posted Date
    June 26, 2026
  • Division
    Division of Pretrial 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
    $92,856 -$98,544; ; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Deputy Region Chief, Region 3 position.

Data Engineer

  • Location
    Springfield
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Data Engineer position within the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS or Office) works under the direction Deputy Chief Information Officer and compiles and analyzes pretrial data to improve the effectiveness of the Office and pretrial services programs throughout Illinois.
  • Posted Date
    July 7, 2026
  • Division
    Information Technology
  • 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 - $116,184 starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Data Engineer position.

IT Operations Manager

  • Location
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The IT Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day information technology operations of the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS). This position provides administrative, technical, and operational leadership for the IT Division to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support agency functions statewide. The IT Operations Manager works under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer.
  • Posted Date
    April 24, 2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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
    $110,004.00 - $125,004.00; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the IT Operations Manager position.

Network Security Engineer

  • Location
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Network Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the Office of Statewide Pretrial Service’s (OSPS) network security system. This position will safeguard the network against cyber threats, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. The Network Security Engineer assists in the administrative, technical and planning direction for OSPS’ technology needs and works with considerable independence, exercising professional judgment under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer.
  • Posted Date
    June 30, 2026
  • Division
    Director's Office
  • 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 – $116,184; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Network Security Engineer position.

Pretrial Field Officer (Johnson County)

  • Location
    Johnson County, IL
  • Office
    Office of Statewide Pretrial Services
  • Description
    The Pretrial Field Officer is an advanced pretrial position within the Pretrial Field Operations Section. This position provides pretrial services in the field, which could include regional travel and home visits. to interacts with pretrial clients placed on electronic monitoring and other court-ordered methods of pretrial supervision, including the installation and retrieval of electronic monitoring equipment, which could include home visits. This position also provides prepares pretrial reports and provides pretrial supervision and works under the general direction of the Field Supervisor within the Division of Field Operations.
  • 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
    $62,364; starting salary commensurate with experience
Learn More about the Pretrial Field Officer (Johnson County) position.

An OSPS Employment Application is not required to apply, but it will be required before final hiring decisions are made. The application can be downloaded below and can be submitted with your Resume.

Sponsorship for Employment

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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