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Associate Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management

Associate Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management - SIU Medicine - Springfield, Illinois

Salary Range: $8,333.33 - $9,166.67/month

Deadline to Apply: TBD

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

Administration 75%

• Provide leadership, management & supervision while modeling core values & maintaining productivity & efficiency in executing department operations & the department mission.
• Mentor, manage, lead, supervise, guide, evaluate, correct & facilitate engagement with all department personnel.
• Maintain & demonstrate high ethical standards including the department values all while self-regulating response to stressors.
• Routinely represent & act on behalf of the Chief during the Chief’s absence.
• Manage personnel, timelines, goals, and resources to achieve required program outcomes while creating an engaging & inclusive work environment.
• Remain accountable for self & for assigned units & areas outcomes including delegate authority to appropriate personnel with specified accountability for the assigned duties.
• Regularly evaluate, provide feedback and recognize excellent performance of assigned staff.
• Participate in meetings with other university divisions, community groups, law enforcement agencies and other entities including provide leadership and management for coordinated efforts, programs & plans with those entities.
• Prepare special reports, analyze, determine cause & develop recommendations for correcting security or safety problems
• Determine & submit budgetary requests to Chief for units & areas assigned as well as for the department & manage the approved budget allocations for assigned units & areas.
• Screen official reports filed to determine the acceptability of their content, consistency with department policies and procedures, conformity with statutory & criminal justice system requirements, & determine information to be shared with other units within the department & university.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the comprehensive Emergency Management program for SIU School of Medicine
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for the maintenance, auditing, & 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.
• Assist in the evaluation & preparedness of the SIU School of Medicine campus.
• Serve on the Campus Violence Prevention Committee & other SOM committees & task forces as required.
• Stay abreast of new trends & innovations in the field of emergency operations.
• Assists in the accuracy of information sent to the Illinois State Police & the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the National Incident-Based Reporting system
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Represent the department at meetings with other law enforcement agencies; local, state, & federal entities; university entities; & special joint operation teams in planning, problem-solving, & implementing strategies and programs.
• Participate in campus task forces or work groups brought together to create and implement policies & programs designed for the protection, security and safety of the university. e.g., anti-terrorism measures, threat assessment/behavioral intervention, alcohol response measures, Clery & other federal campus safety mandates, disaster planning, etc.
• Meet with state, university, and municipal agencies to discuss matters of mutual concern & shared responsibilities.
• Speak before community organizations & university groups/departments/organizations to promote understanding of police & security procedures and the importance of citizen involvement in preventing crimes & accidents.
• Provide education & training to department staff, other entities and the community.

Public Safety 25%

1. Maintain all core competencies & 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 & protection of property & effectively use this information to modify & improve operations.
3. Respond to incidents in progress conduct investigations.

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Chief of Police

Chief of Police - Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $160,000 DOQ

Deadline to Apply: September 24, 2026

Upper Makefield Township, an outstanding community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications from well qualified individuals for the position of Chief of Police of the Upper Makefield Township Police Department.

The Chief of Police provides leadership for this full-service Department with a complement of 18 sworn officers and one civilian employee. The Department has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission since 2021.

Upper Makefield has a long-standing commitment to providing substantial financial support for the Police Department including training and professional development of its personnel.

The Township is a historic, exurban, progressive municipality of 21 square miles along the Delaware River about 35 miles north of Philadelphia with a population around 8,900.

The Department has an annual budget of approximately $3.1-million. Additional information about Upper Makefield Township and the Police Department, including the job description for the position of Chief of Police, may be found at https://uppermakefield.org.

Upper Makefield is seeking a Chief of Police who can be a positive role model and provide solid leadership to the Department’s personnel, being responsive and involved in the community, and instilling public trust and confidence in the agency.

Applicants for this position should possess a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible law-enforcement experience and hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Please have significant knowledge of contemporary policing; the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with Township officials, other staff and stakeholders, political leaders, other law-enforcement agencies, and community representatives.

Upper Makefield’s Chief of Police must have the ability to develop, inspire, motivate, mentor, and challenge the Department’s personnel to achieve their highest level of job performance and professional development. The Chief also has to have the ability to foster and maintain a high level of professional and ethical conduct and public service among members of the Department. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Township’s Board of Supervisors (its governing body) and reports directly to the Township Manager.

Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; a strong commitment to diversity and quality-based police service; and be dedicated to supporting and enhancing the Department and the outstanding service it provides to the community.

Upper Makefield Township offers an exceptional quality of life in one of the most desirable counties in the United States with a highly ranked school system. 40 per cent of the Township’s area is in permanent conservation.

Starting annual salary is $160,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus generous benefits.

The current Chief of Police is retiring after a 46-year career with the Department with nearly 30 of those years as Chief.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume in pdf format to Sheldon Cohen, Principal Consultant at Resource Management Associates, at shelcons@aol.com with the subject line of UMT Chief of Police Application. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The selection process will include personal interviews and an assessment center for selected applicants. Finalists for this position will be subject to a background investigation, psychological exam, pre-employment drug-screen and medical examination. Candidates must meet all Pennsylvania statutory and regulatory requirements for a Chief of Police within six months of hire.

Upper Makefield Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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