MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :  Contractual investigators will be required to have an Associate's Degree or equivalent and a minimum of ten consecutive years of service as a peace officer as defined by the Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a State, County, or municipal law enforcement agency within Illinois. They must be familiar with computer programs such as Word and Excel, as well as databases such as LEADS 2000, VITAL, Westlaw, and other related databases. They must possess a background in demonstrated police knowledge of criminal investigations and be familiar with Illinois State Police report writing; they must be able to communicate with a wide range of individuals; possess a valid Illinois Driver's license and willing to travel (some overnights); and must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.