POSITION: Safety & Security Counselor
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Safety & Security Services
REPORTS TO: Lead Safety & Security Counselor
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:52
UNION: Local2250
CLASSIFICATION: ACE/AFSCME
GRADE: 20
POSITION SUMMARY:Applies specialized knowledge and abilities in the 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; delegation of routine security-related assignments for security personnel on behalf of the Director/Principal, and creating a safe environment for students and staff and does related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Completes and submits investigational
reports as directed, completes juvenile arbitration reports and provides evidence/charging
documents for court-related matters when subpoenaed; 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;delegates
security-related assignments to appropriate security personnel on behalf of the
Director/Principal; Assists school 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,
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 Successful
completion of a certified Maryland Police Training Academy; Considerable
experience in the security and investigative field, preferably enforcement officer current or retired within
5 years; 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 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.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Holds or is eligible for Maryland State Compliance certification; Ability to obtain a Maryland State Police Commission; and Ability to maintain a valid motor vehicle license.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772