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Assistant Director – Arson Division

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full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Springfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $11,750 - $13,750 per month

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Performs highly responsible functions to organize and execute all aspects of the Arson Investigations Program.
  • Establishes policies and procedures designed to enhance management’s execution and maintenance of program operations.
  • Directs and manages OSFM Command Staff responsible for the oversight of OSFM Special Agents.
  • Serves as a full-line supervisor.
  • Directs OSFM Youth Firesetting Intervention Program (YSFIP).
  • Implements the Division’s budget for effective and efficient utilization of the program resources, fiscal management, personnel management, budget, and program development.
  • Advises the Fire Marshal and Executive team on long-range goals and objectives, policy, and budget matters in the Arson Investigations Division.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
  • Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public administration including arson investigations or fire department programs.
  • Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience in managing and ensuring the efficient and productive running of an organization’s daily operations.
  • Prefers certification as a Lead Homicide Investigator through an accredited institution.
  • Prefers certification as an Evidence Technician.
  • Prefers three (3) years of experience as an Arson Investigator.
  • Prefers five (5) years of experiencing serving in a supervisory or command role.
  • Prefers five (5) years of administrative experience overseeing complex law enforcement investigations.
  • Prefers prior administrative experience composing and implementing policies and procedures for a private or public organization.
  • Prefers prior experience independently drafting cost/budget projections for a private or public organization.
  • Prefers experience speaking before large groups or audiences.
  • Requires a valid, appropriate, and current driver's license.
  • Requires the ability to pass a background check with self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to travel statewide with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
  • Requires ability to qualify for a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card.
  • Requires ability to pass physical agility test at time of potential hire and an acceptable level of physical fitness be maintained in accordance with agency standards.
  • Requires certification as a law enforcement officer from an accredited Illinois law enforcement academy.
Benefits
  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
arson investigationspublic administrationfiscal managementpersonnel managementbudget developmentpolicy implementationcost projectionssupervisory experiencelaw enforcement investigationsphysical fitness
Soft skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillspublic speakingpolicy drafting
Certifications
Lead Homicide InvestigatorEvidence Technicianlaw enforcement officer certificationFirearm Owner Identification (FOID) card