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.
>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.
>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. >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.
>None Required.
Oversees and provides guidance to assigned personnel.
>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.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
None.
