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We strive to meet the needs of law enforcement throughout the state of Illinois in matters of mutual aid, emergency response, and the combining of resources for public safety.


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ILEAS to hire Communications Manager

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.

Less Lethal Alternative for Law Enforcement Grant Announcement

ILEAS is pleased to announce continued funding through ICJIA for the “Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant” (LLA).  On June 16, 2025 Governor Pritzker signed the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Illinois Budget which includes funding through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), for renewal of this program.  The LLA grant is aimed at purchasing less lethal devices and providing training on less lethal alternatives to include de-escalation, cultural competency, and trauma informed response.

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