Our field recruiters are scheduled to be at these upcoming events! We hope to see you there! Here are some highlights for events in the second half of October 2026! Major Hector Garcia High School Career Fair, Chicago, IL - 10-16-26 Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Class 67 Career Fair, Rantoul, IL – 10-16-26 Illini Central High School, Mason City, IL – 10-16-26 Wolf Branch School District Fall Festival, Swansea, IL – 10-16-26 Girls Gone Rx Illinois, Byron, IL – 10-17-26 Army National Guard Career Fair, Crestwood, IL – 10-18-26 Teen and Adult Job Fair, Galesburg, IL – 10-20-26 Monmouth College Career Expo, Monmouth, IL – 10-20-26 IDPH – Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL – 10-22-26 IDES – State Hiring Presentation, Springfield, IL – 10-26-26 Joliet Central Career Fair, Joliet, IL – 10-28-26 IDES Recruitment Event at Reddick Library, Ottawa, IL – 10-29-26 Crossing Church Trunk or Treat, Macomb, IL – 10-29-26 School-wide Trick or Treat Parade, East St. Louis, IL – 10-29-26 Hamilton High School, Hamilton, IL – 10-30-26 Trunk or Treat (Faith in Blue), Sauget, IL – 10-30-26 Fairfield Community High School College and Career Fair, Fairfield, IL – 10-30-26 New Life Community Church Harvest Fest, East St. Louis, IL – 10-31-26 For more information about hiring visit IllinoisTrooper.com. Contact a Recruiter at [email protected]. Please Note: Events at schools, colleges, universities, and military bases are only open to those affiliated with the respective institution.

New civilian job postings for the Illinois State Police: FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR – DRUG CHEMISTRY GROUP SUPERVISOR – 57413 Cook County, 3 vacancies, Closing date: 8-6-26 FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR I - 57680 Cook County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 8-6-26 Apply today online for civilian positions at illinois.jobs2web.com!

“Joining the Illinois State Police after an athletics career seemed natural. The commitment, discipline, structure, and team elements of football seamlessly translated from being a student-athlete to becoming a Trooper.” Trooper Josh Williams. Tpr. Williams graduated from Elmhurst University in 2016. He played football for the Elmhurst University Bluejays where he was a four-year letter winner. Tpr. Williams was inducted into the Elmhurst University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023. Tpr. Williams began his career with the Illinois State Police and has served for over 9 years. He is currently working as the Northern Recruitment Specialist in the Division of Academy and Training. Tpr. Williams has also previously worked in the Division of Patrol District 5 (now Troop 3), Division of Academy and Training – Officer Survival Section, and Division of Internal Investigations – Northern Command. Tpr. Williams just recently led the Team Illinois Youth Police Camp at Lewis University. He adds “If becoming a law enforcement officer is what you aspire to do, why wait? The Illinois State Police is here and ready for you to become part of our team. Do your research on what it takes to become an Illinois State Police Trooper, ensure you meet the minimum requirements, and APPLY!” ISP Outreach: Expanding the Badge @ElmhurstU_FB @elmhurst_u #football #statetrooper #illinois

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” — Audre Lorde Master Sergeant Josh Allotey serves as the Statewide Honor Guard Coordinator/Special Projects for the Illinois State Police Division of Academy and Training. He played football at Millikin University and graduated in December 2005. M/Sgt. Allotey also played one year of Professional Arena Football in the Continental Indoor Football League for the Springfield Stallions. He is continuing his passion for football by working with high school students as the Assistant Football Coach at Lamphier High School in Springfield, IL. M/Sgt. Allotey is also the Vice President of the Association of Black Law Enforcement. M/Sgt. Allotey is a first generation West African Immigrant from Ghana. He has been with the Illinois State Police for 17 years and some previous assignments were District 5 Patrol (now Troop 3), Division of Administration Command Officer, PFIT Coordinator, Executive Protection Unit – Gov. Rauner, and TAC Coordinator. He served our country for 7 years in the Army National Guard – Infantry. He has a wife and two daughters ages 13 and 15. ISP Outreach: Expanding the Badge #football #athlete #StateTrooper #Recruitment @MU_BigBlueFB @MillikinU

New civilian job postings for the Illinois State Police: INTERNAL AUDITOR I – 55191 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-28-26 CURRICULUM SECTION SUPERVISOR, PSA – 55288 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-29-26 TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - FIREARMS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS - 54340 Cook, Sangamon, and St. Clair Counties, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-30-26 TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - LEGAL ADVISOR - TRAINING, PATROL, AND STATEWIDE 911 EXPERT - 54142 Cook, Sangamon, and St. Clair Counties, 2 vacancies, Closing date: 4-30-26 SENIOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 8L - DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL - PRIVACY, ETHICS, INFORMATION & DISCIPLINE - OOD/LEGAL - 54785 Cook, Sangamon, and St. Clair Counties, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 5-1-26 DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL - FIREARMS AND INVESTIGATIONS SPSA 8L - OOD/LEGAL - 55070 Cook, Sangamon, St. Clair Counties, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 5-8-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – CHEMISTRY/DRUG – JOLIET – 55308 Will County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – BIOLOGY/DNA – CHICAGO – 55312 Cook County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – BIOLOGY/DNA – DECATUR – 55293 Macon County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – BIOLOGY/DNA – ROCKFORD – 55309 Winnebago County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – BOLOGY/DNA – JOLIET – 55306 Will County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 FORENSIC SCIENTIST III – CHEMISTRY/DRUG – CHICAGO – 55297 Cook County, 5 vacancies, Closing date: 5-15-26 Apply today online for civilian positions at illinois.jobs2web.com!

New civilian job postings for the Illinois State Police: HUMAN RESOURCES HIRING AND CLASSIFICATIONS MANAGER – 54405 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-7-26 illinois.jobs2web.com/.../Sp… PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR – OPT. 2 – INTERNAL AUDIT – 54466 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-8-26 illinois.jobs2web.com/.../Sp… PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION COORDINATOR – VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR - 53796 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-13-26 illinois.jobs2web.com/.../Sp… PUBLIC SERVICE ADMISTRATOR - ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF - FISCAL OPERATIONS - 54428 Sangamon County, 1 vacancy, Closing date: 4-10-26 illinois.jobs2web.com/.../Sp… Apply today online for civilian positions at illinois.jobs2web.com!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Illinois State Police Merit Board is now processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class. It is tentatively scheduled to begin in February 2027. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2026 Apply today at illinoistrooper.com!