Director Of Operations Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $8,333.33 - $9,166.67 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: 2402119
Department: Facilities Management-SMS
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3813
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Description
The primary responsibilities of a Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management are to plan, administer and deliver public safety services for the department and the university. Major work areas include police patrol, community policing, criminal investigations, crime prevention, training, parking operations, event management, personnel administration, policy development, program administration, and emergency management. Work is performed independently under the general review of the Chief of Police and the Executive Director of Facilities Management.
Examples of Duties
I. Administration 75%
A. Leadership
1. Provide leadership, management and supervision while modeling core values and maintaining productivity and efficiency in executing department operations and the department mission.
2. Mentor, manage, lead, supervise, guide, evaluate, correct and facilitate engagement with all department personnel.
3. Maintain and demonstrate high ethical standards including the department values all while self-regulating response to stressors.
4. Routinely represent and act on behalf of the Chief during the Chief's absence.
5. Manage personnel, timelines, goals, and resources to achieve required program outcomes while creating an engaging and inclusive work environment.
6. Remain accountable for self and for assigned units and areas outcomes including delegate authority to appropriate personnel with specified accountability for the assigned duties.
7. Regularly evaluate, provide feedback and recognize excellent performance of assigned staff.
8. Participate in meetings with other university divisions, community groups, law enforcement agencies and other entities including provide leadership and management for coordinated efforts, programs and plans with those entities.
9. Prepare special reports, analyze, determine cause and develop recommendations for correcting security or safety problems
10. Determine and submit budgetary requests to Chief for units and areas assigned as well as for the department and manage the approved budget allocations for assigned units and areas.
11. Screen official reports filed to determine the acceptability of their content, consistency with department policies and procedures, conformity with statutory and criminal justice system requirements, and determine information to be shared with other units within the department and university.
B. Emergency Management
1. Assist in the development and maintenance of the comprehensive Emergency Management program for SIU School of Medicine
2. May perform the role of Incident Commander for the maintenance, auditing, and alignment of the SOM All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan as mandated by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security. This also includes the implementation of an annual tabletop exercise for the entire SOM campus.
3. Assist in the evaluation and preparedness of the SIU School of Medicine campus.
4. Serve on the Campus Violence Prevention Committee and other SOM committees and task forces as required.
5. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of emergency operations.
C. Communications
1. Assists in the accuracy of information sent to the Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the National Incident-Based Reporting system
2. Assist with maintaining compliance with state and federal laws, including the University's response to the Jeanne Clery Act. Compliance may involve the issuance of timely warning notices or immediate notification, statistical data collection, and coordinating crime reporting training.
3. Utilize excellent written and verbal skills to manage effective relationships with law enforcement agencies, university departments, news media, social services, emergency management agencies, and special interest groups. Effectively recognize impact of own communications styles on maintaining relationships and creating advocacy.
4. Routine communications with direct reports to identify barriers, engage in problem-solving, assist personnel in getting resources needed to complete work assignments. Effectively communicate daily assignments, mission and goals to department staff, especially staff in currently assigned units or areas.
5. Represent the department at meetings with other law enforcement agencies; local, state, and federal entities; university entities; and special joint operation teams in planning, problem-solving, and implementing strategies and programs.
6. Participate in campus task forces or work groups brought together to create and implement policies and programs designed for the protection, security and safety of the university. (e.g., anti-terrorism measures, threat assessment/behavioral intervention, alcohol response measures, Clery and other federal campus safety mandates, disaster planning, etc.)
7. Meet with state, university, and municipal agencies to discuss matters of mutual concern and shared responsibilities.
8. Speak before community organizations and university groups/departments/organizations to promote understanding of police and security procedures and the importance of citizen involvement in preventing crimes and accidents.
9. Provide education and training to department staff, other entities and the community.
II. Public Safety 25%
A. Public Safety (General)
1. Maintain all core competencies and skills to perform line level law enforcement functions.
2. Stay informed regarding new and amended laws, court decisions, law enforcement technologies, advanced methods for improved personal security and protection of property and effectively use this information to modify and improve operations.
3. Respond to incidents in progress and traffic crashes, conduct investigations and complete incident and/or crash reports. From these incidents and crashes, collect and preserve evidence following department directives and state guidelines.
4. Make arrests or take persons into protective custody as needed. Use force appropriate in any given situation following state guidelines, state and federal laws.
5. Attend in-service training sessions throughout the year and maintain certification.
6. Enforce federal and state laws and university codes while upholding the Constitution of the United States including testifying in criminal or civil court actions that are duty related.
7. Utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) for appropriate events and incidents.
8. Analyze changing crime trends to better engage in Community and Problem Oriented Policing and crime prevention in general.
9. Assist citizens and community members as needed. In addition, maintain an open dialogue with the community to understand issues relating to law enforcement, safety and security, transparency in actions, crime and community concerns.
10. Provide safety plans to individuals and groups.
11. Recognize and respond to threats.
12. Maintain physical abilities to perform law enforcement work.
13. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in criminal justice or other law enforcement specialty, public safety, or another related field.
2. Successful completion and graduation from a basic Local Law Enforcement Officer Training program, as prescribed by the Illinois Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
3. Experience in the coordination and implementation of state and federal safety regulations as they relate to Emergency Management and the role of Incident Commander at an enterprise level.
4. Eight (8) years of supervisory experience as a police officer at a federal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public institutional police or safety organization, hospital, or other healthcare facility.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license.
6. Evidence of good character, with no record of conviction of a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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