POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director
of Safety and Security Services, the Safety and Security Coordinating Manager supports
the Director in all aspects of the functions associated with the Office of Safety
and Security Services and acts for the Director in his/her absence. The
incumbent of this position will assist in managing daily activities and
operations of the staff involved in the safety and security of schools and
facilities throughout the school system.
The Coordinating Manager will assist the Director in the development and
implementation of strategic initiatives and will supervise assigned personnel
working in Safety and Security Services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Coordinates the overall safety and
security program, including the efforts and programs of all schools and
facilities;
Manages the overall operations and
services of the Office of Safety and Security, including the supervision of
assigned personnel;
Coordinates the functions and
activities of the department to include: security, compliance, alarm
monitoring, alarm servicing and investigations;
Collects, reviews and submits
safety and security reports as required by Maryland Center for School Safety
(MCSS) and PGCPS:
Assists with the creation and monitoring
of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) related to safety and security programs
and functions;
Provides consultation, guidance and
technical assistance on matters related to workplace safety and security,
including assisting in the development of department-specific safety and
security manuals, procedures and forms;
Interprets Board policies and
procedures to staff and recommends policies and procedures pertinent to the efficient
and effective operations of the Office of Safety and Security Services;
Completes staff evaluation
activities as assigned and oversees the office and staff in the absence of, or
at the direction of, the Director;
Develops and/or participates in
training and professional development activities;
Assists with the development of the
office budget and develops priorities within budgetary limitations;
Develops innovative solutions for
identified issues and problems; translates information into strategic action
plans; provides logistical and administrative support and leadership to ensure
seamless and efficient services;
Works to develop new and innovative
ways to evaluate and continually improve processes to deliver high quality
customer service; designs or refines strategies and
plans around areas of opportunity;
Develops and revises Administrative
Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and other processes and procedures
to ensure the district is in compliance with all local, state and federal
requirements; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of school safety and security laws,
rules and regulations;
Ability to coordinate multiple functions
simultaneously;
Highly skilled in verbal and written
communication to convey a wide variety of information to diverse audiences in
an understandable and acceptable manner, using a variety of methods;
Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw
conclusions and devise practical recommendations for action;
Knowledge of Prince George's County Public
Schools’ mission and organizational structure;
Ability to work effectively as a team member or
independently; actively participate as a member of a team to move the team
towards goal attainment;
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word) and Google Applications, and skilled in using the internet
for work related research;
Ability to analyze issues, shift priorities and
cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment; and
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, police science, public
administration, police administrations or a related field required; Master’s
degree preferred. A minimum of five (5)
years of previous experience in school security, law enforcement or a closely
related field required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction to the unit staff.
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.