Securities Special Agent

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Securities
Experienced
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:       Securities Special Agent
Division:        Enforcement
Union:            FOP
Location:       115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary:           $6,555 monthly
Benefits:        https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Attention:       Certification as a law enforcement officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is required for consideration.

Overview:

Functions as a sworn statutory peace officer and possesses full law enforcement authority in conducting investigations of possible violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the Illinois Securities Law.  Prepares reports, makes arrests and testifies in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs extensive investigations of possible violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the Illinois Securities Law including a variety of fraudulent activities such as misrepresentation of ownership of investments, possible violations of the securities, dealer, salesperson and investment advisor, registration requirements.  Interview victims, witnesses and investigative subjects.
  • Prepares detailed reports on investigations.
  • Makes criminal arrest on the results of investigations.  Testifies in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings as an expert witness for The Office of the Secretary of State.
  • Serves as liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors and other state and federal regulatory agencies relative to violations of securities law.
  • Trains lower-level investigative staff on procedures for conducting investigations, preparing reports, testifying, etc.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, business administration or pre-law, AND one year of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, preferably dealing with securities regulation or completion of an agency approved training program.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires working knowledge of law enforcement investigative methods and techniques.
  • Requires working knowledge of the Illinois Securities Law as it applies to enforcement and anti-fraud provisions.
  • Requires ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing and evaluating information and resolving conflicts in facts and evidence.
  • Requires ability to compile and prepare comprehensive investigative reports, presenting evidence in a clear, concise manner and to make appropriate recommendations concerning disposition of the investigation.
  • Requires ability to plan and conduct complex investigations of a complex and/or highly sensitive nature.
  • Requires ability and willingness to travel extensively and frequently and to work irregular hours.
  • Requires ability to provide clear oral and written instruction to trainees.
  • Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees, law enforcement officials and the public.
  • Requires ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and required to lift and carry up to 90 pounds.
  • Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to travel.
Application Process: 
  • Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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