Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory
Executive Director (Position available until filled)
Salary $160,000-$190,000 commensurate with experience
To Apply
Submit Application https://docs.google.com/document/d/10n4psHKjLkjTD0OatWvn54isj2tsv4mC/edit and Resume to Chief Mike Simo [email protected] by October 4, 2024. Interviews of qualified candidates will be scheduled shortly thereafter.
The Organization
The Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory was established in 1968 by five North-Shore police departments. In March 2022, the laboratory relocated to a newly designed laboratory space of 11,000 sq. ft. in Mundelein, IL. This internationally accredited (ANAB) laboratory provides nearly a full range of forensic services to a membership of 59 law enforcement agencies (LEAs) representing 1.6 million citizens in 6 counties in the greater Chicagoland area. The laboratory is staffed by 15 highly trained and educated forensic scientists who conduct testing in Drug Chemistry, Toxicology (DUI), Latent Prints, Firearms, Toolmarks, Footwear and Tire Track Impressions and in Biology/DNA (see recent Brochure here).
The Executive Director reports regularly to a very supportive Executive Board made up of five Police Department Chiefs elected by the membership of the laboratory biannually. A Board of Directors, made up of the Executive Board and eleven Trustees who are appointed by the Executive Board, are charged with approving the laboratory budget annually.
This ideal organizational structure provides a large degree of flexibility in how the laboratory is successfully managed.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director, also temporarily serving as the QA Manager, works closely with a team of two experienced scientists who are acquiring leadership and management skills through external leadership training and from their new roles within the laboratory. The Executive Director and Leadership Team work closely to manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.
The Executive Director is responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and detailed understanding of
forensic quality assurance processes and accreditation requirements.
probative value of forensic evidence
human resource management
grant management
business practices
personnel development
Background Investigation will be done on candidates in the final stages of the hiring process.