Deputy Director - ILSOS Police

Job Title: Deputy Director – ILSOS Police

Division: Administration

Union: N/A

Location: 110 E Adams St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Please visit  to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.