POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
general direction, incumbent is responsible for providing supervision of all Safety
and Security Investigators and Assistants, providing investigating assistance
to them, conducting special investigations requested by the Department of Safety
and Security Services and serving as the liaison with local law enforcement
agencies and with senior members of the Prince George's County Public School
staff; does related work as required. This
is responsible, first line supervisory work in the accomplishment of safety and
security policies and procedures of Prince George's County Public Schools and
the Department of Safety and Security Services.
The incumbent must be able to handle complicated and sensitive matters
as to reflect favorably upon the school system.
An employee in this class is subject to be called to work during
weekends and after normal working hours.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides field supervision for all Safety
and Security Investigators and Assistants;
Furnishes security consultative services
on current and recent investigations; may lead investigations or provide
assistance to Safety and Security Investigators and Assistants;
Conducts special investigations as
required by the Director or Coordinating Manager;
Provides supervision of contracted guard
services utilized for evening programs;
Establishes and perpetuates point of
contact liaison with local law enforcement agencies in order to facilitate
communications and cooperation;
Serves as liaison with senior school
system staff members; and
Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive knowledge of investigative
methods and procedures;
Ability to establish, implement and
coordinate investigations involving students, teachers, senior staff members
and parents;
Ability to assume responsibility and act
independently;
Ability to deal tactfully with a wide
range of persons;
Ability to assign and supervise the work
of others;
Ability to express ideas and
recommendations both orally and in writing;
Mature judgment;
Physically able to do the work;
Ability to qualify for and obtain a
Maryland State Police Commission; and
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s
license.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Considerable
experience in investigative techniques; demonstrated supervisory capability;
graduation from a standard high school; successful completion of the police
academy and college training in criminal justice; or any equivalent combination
of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees
and provides guidance to assigned personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.