Deputy Director - ILSOS Police

Illinois Secretary of State•Springfield, IL

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Receives direction from and is responsible to the Director or higher authority; assists in the formulation and implementation of operational objectives and coordinates Department operations related to the Executive Protection Unit, Hazardous Device Unit, Capitol Police and Security, and Fleet Management; directs Department operations and personnel in the absence of the Director; maintains liaison with other departments within the Secretary of State’s office and other governmental entities in matters pertaining to the jurisdiction and responsibilities listed above.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college AND eight (8) years experience in law enforcement as a sworn law enforcement officer, including at least four (4) years experience supervising a large-scale division or department.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Knowledge of the Illinois Vehicle Code
Knowledge of best practices for physical security and emergency preparedness and response.
Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public
Requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the State to various district offices
Requires the ability to lift, carry, or push/pull up to 90 lbs.

Responsibilities

Serves as Deputy Director to the Director and assists in the direction and coordination of the activities of Department personnel through subordinate management and support staff
Reviews, revises or develops new Department objectives and operational guidelines
Directs and participates in the formulation and implementation of Department policies, rules, and regulations
Directs and coordinates the implementation of investigative plans and other details involving Department personnel
Supervises the activities of all immediate subordinates to ensure supervisory authority is being exercised in accordance with existing policies and in an effective and efficient manner
Exercises the administrative responsibility for the oversight and execution of the Executive Protection Unit, Hazardous Device Unit, Capitol Police and Security, and Fleet Management
Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental, inter-governmental, public and professional liaisons and contacts; interprets organizational programs, policies and objectives to governmental organizations, the public and professional groups
Provides input and may direct the preparation of budget proposals and expenditure analysis
Acts in absence of the Director by directing day-to-day operations of the Department and committing the Department to specific courses of action; serves as functional or ex-officio member of various governmental, public and/or professional committees and organizations; represents the Director at important meetings and conferences
Performs other duties as required or assigned