POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Safety and Security Counselor applies specialized
knowledge and abilities in the deployment of security resources; investigation
and detection of criminal and quasi-criminal activity in the school system;
assists the school administration in the maintenance of law and order in the
school creating a safe environment for study; does related work as required.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Coordinates
with principals to develop security plan for assigned school;
Conducts
daily roll-calls and deploy Safety and Security Assistants and Counselors to
assignments;
Ensures that
subordinates are provided with position descriptions and expectations;
Conducts
yearly evaluations with subordinates;
Conducts
investigations into minor disciplinary matters involving subordinates and makes
recommendations to the Director;
Conducts
counseling sessions as necessary with subordinates;
Maintains
records and prepares reports of investigation, juvenile arbitration reports and
charging documents as necessary to officially bring the action to court;
Investigates
and detects criminal and quasi-criminal activity in the school system;
Identifies
those involved in such activity by interviewing complainants and witnesses, by
observation and collection of physical evidence;
Assists
school administration in the maintenance of law and order in the school
creating a safe environment for study;
Assists
Principal(s) in developing programs that will reduce the levels of
vulnerability to criminal acts;
Attends and
assists with security functions during extra-curricular activities;
Reports
findings to the Principal, Field Supervisor, Director of Safety and Security
Services and when required, to the appropriate police agency;
Appears as a
witness or complainant in court proceedings;
Provides
oversight and guidance relative to matters of school security, as required; and
Performs other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable
experience in the security and investigative field, preferably enforcement officer current or retired within
5 years;
Willingness
to participate in scheduled training regarding Restorative Practices;
Ability to
maintain a valid motor vehicle license;
Good
knowledge of modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and crime
prevention techniques and applicable laws;
Ability to
conduct thorough investigations and follow them through to logical conclusion;
Ability to
deal tactfully with subordinates and school personnel to gain their support and
cooperation;
Keen sense
of observation and memory;
Good
judgment and sound reasoning;
Ability to
physically meet the demands for this position; and
Excellent
communication skills including both written and oral capabilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school course
supplemented by college level training in law enforcement and criminal
investigation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Good knowledge of modern methods and
practices of criminal investigative field, preferably some experience as a
police officer or related law enforcement field. Ability to successfully complete supervisors
training.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a certified Maryland Police
Training Academy; holds or is eligible for Maryland State Compliance
certification and ability to obtain a Maryland State Police Commission.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides
guidance and oversight to Safety and Security Counselors and Assistants.
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.