SPSA 8L - DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL - PRIVACY, ETHICS, INFORMATION & DISCIPLINE

State of Illinois

Chicago, IL

Job Requisition ID: 54798
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Agency:Illinois State Police
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000-$12,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook; Sangamon; St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) are seeking to hire a Deputy Chief Counsel for Privacy, Ethics, Information, and Discipline. This role will serve as a senior legal advisor responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities of the Illinois State Police (ISP) legal team. This role provides leadership and oversight for legal matters involving privacy law, ethics, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Open Meetings Act (OMA), subpoenas, and employee discipline. The position manages both professional and paraprofessional legal staff to ensure timely, consistent, and legally sound counsel across the agency. This person will also serve as a full line supervisor, providing legal instruction and guidance to sworn officers and other personnel on matters related to privacy law, ethics, FOIA, OMA, subpoenas, and discipline and acts as Chief Legal Counsel during the Chief Legal Counsel’s absence, assuming full responsibility for the direction and management of legal operations. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.

Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.

Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.

Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.

Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

Serves as Deputy Chief Counsel for Privacy, Ethics, Information, & Discipline.

Plans, organizes, controls and directs, individually as well as through subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff, the activities of the ISP legal team, especially as it relates to privacy law, ethics, the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, subpoenas, and employee discipline.
Serves as full line supervisor.

Provides legal instruction to sworn officers, especially as it relates to privacy law, ethics, the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, subpoenas, and employee discipline.

Serves as Chief Legal Counsel during the Chief's absence.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.

Requires prior experience to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.

Requires four (4) years in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers four (4) years of experience with legal research and writing.

Prefers three (3) years of experience supervising staff and/or other attorneys.

Prefers two (2) years of experience actively engaged in courtroom practice as a licensed attorney.

Prefers two (2) years of experience handling employee discipline matters as a licensed attorney, including but not limited to experience with mediation or negotiations.

Prefers two (2) years of experience with the Freedom of Information Act or the Open Meetings Act.

Prefers two (2) years of experience with the administrative rulemaking process in Illinois.

Prefers two (2) years Prefersof experience with drafting and reviewing contracts as a licensed attorney.

Prefers two (2) years or experience in the practice of privacy law as either a licensed attorney or certified privacy.

Conditions of Employment

Pass the Illinois State Police background investigation.

Pass the Illinois State Police drug screening.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 160 N Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60601
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Illinois State Police’s discretion.

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: