CHIEF OF STATEWIDE SECURITY OPERATIONS

Job Requisition ID :   50084

Closing Date : 12 / 04 / 2025

​Agency :   Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title :  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option :   Law Enforcement / Correctional

Bilingual Option :   None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $12,000 to $14,000 Monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category :  Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code :   None

Merit Comp Code :  Term Appointment / Agency

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Chief of Statewide Security Operations.  Subject to management approval, this position will direct, manage, and coordinate the statewide security program for the Department.  The position will provide oversight of overall office security and direct the review of unusual incidents for all DCFS facilities statewide.  The position will also formulate, develop, and oversee the implementation of an internal security program on a statewide basis, while providing oversight of regional Chief Security Officers throughout the state.  This position will conduct site visits to review and ensure that safety and security measures are in place and fully implemented in each DCFS facility.  The position will coordinate responses to security incidents and emergency situations and will serve on 24 hour per day / 7 day per week on-call assignment.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in security or law enforcement who is interested in putting his / her skills to use in ensuring the safety of DCFS employees.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• As Statewide Chief of Security Operations, directs, manages, and coordinates the statewide security program for the Department
• Drives to and conducts site visits throughout the state to review and ensure that safety and security measures are in place and fully implemented in each DCFS facility
• Advises the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Staff regarding initiatives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations relating to security programs
• Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate staff
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following :

For more information about our benefits please follow this link :   https : / / www2.illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx

Work Hours :   Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm

Work Location :  406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Agency Contact :   Lily Koehl

Email : lillian.koehl@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Public Safety

PUC# : 90693577

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