The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) is accepting resumes to select a new Communications Manager.  ILEAS is a public agency that assists law enforcement in Illinois by facilitating mutual aid between over 900 police agencies throughout the state.  ILEAS administers federal and state public safety grants as part of this mission.  ILEAS is based in Urbana, Illinois, and employs over 50 full and part-time staff and training cadre members across the state.  ILEAS oversees an annual budget ranging from $7 to $15 million. In conjunction with Illinois’ Strategic Technology Reserve, the Communications Manager supervises and oversees services and equipment necessary for the successful functioning of ILEAS.

The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of service working in the communications field, including Motorola’s STARCOM21 radio system, and with government budgets.

A full understanding of the ILEAS mission and enthusiasm to serve the mutual aid needs of law enforcement in Illinois is mandatory.  This position is considered remote, although duties will require travel throughout the state, especially to the ILEAS Training Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Annual salary and benefits assigned to this position:

• Full Time Salary (35 hours/week):  $80,000
• Paid time off:  168 hours
• Jury Duty as summoned
• Holidays:  12
• Unemployment Insurance
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Travel Reimbursement:  Same as for State of Illinois employees for authorized travel.

Applications in the form of a current resume along with a letter of intent will be accepted via email to ILEAS Chief of Staff Bryant Seraphin at bdseraphin@ileas.org.  Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled.  Additional information about ILEAS can be found at www.ileas.org. 

This position will be open until filled. For any additional information, please contact ILEAS at 217-328-3800.