Investigator 2G
Prince George's County Public Schools
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Job summary
Prince George’s County Government in Landover, MD seeks an Investigator 2G to perform professional-level administrative, supervisory and investigative work, synthesizing intelligence and risk assessments to strengthen the County’s resilience. This LTGF role offers benefits and requires a degree in criminology/criminal justice or related fields with at least one year of investigative experience.
The incumbent will lead complex analyses, coordinate with infrastructure stakeholders, and provide
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in investigative/social sciences or related field.
- At least one year of investigative experience and training in security surveys or vulnerability assessments.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional-level administrative, supervisory and investigative work with independent judgement.
- Synthesize and evaluate intelligence and exchanges among infrastructure owners, local governments and partners.
- Lead assessment of complex infrastructure systems, identify vulnerabilities and develop risk/threat analyses.
- Provide strategic recommendations and investigative oversight to support decision making and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with public, private sector stakeholders and first responders as needed.
Skills
Education
Job description
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Government Office of Homeland Security is seeking qualified applicants to fill an Investigator 2G position, grade G21, within its Office of the Director.
This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability.
This position does offer benefits.
Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
This position performs professional-level administrative, supervisory and investigative work requiring independent judgement, advanced investigative expertise, and strategic oversight in support of County-wide goals and objectives. This position synthesizes and evaluates intelligence and operational information exchanges among critical infrastructure owners and operators, local governments, and partnering agencies. This incumbent will also be responsible for the lead role of assessing and interpreting complex critical infrastructure systems, identifying systemic vulnerabilities, and developing comprehensive risk and threat assessments to strengthen the County’s resilience continuity. Work is performed extensively with the public, property/business owners, County agencies, and senior government officials. The incumbent is authorized to provide strategic recommendations, operational guidance, and investigative oversight to support informed decision making, regulatory compliance and protection of essential services and assets. This position reports directly to the Director, Office of Homeland Security. This is an essential Public Safey Position.
The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was developed as a result of legislation passed in 2003. This new agency incorporated critical emergency response entities that were previously part of other agencies. Public Safety Communications (PSC), which included all County 9-1-1, emergency dispatch and radio system support, had been part of the Office of Information Technology and Communications (OITC). The Emergency Management Division (EM) was within the Fire/EMS Department. EM and PSC were combined under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety/Director of Homeland Security, forming the Office of Homeland Security. The legislation and resulting changes to the Charter, spelled out the separate and distinct missions assigned to EM and PSC.
- Assist with identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and overall risks originating from physical terrorist(s), and criminal attacks that could impact Prince George’s County.
- Prepare and assist with written intelligence reports on extremist groups, homeland security incidents, and related critical infrastructure sites
- Assist with risk reduction strategies, guidance, and direction to critical infrastructure stakeholders to strengthen vulnerabilities at critical sites.
- Assist with overseeing data entry within the Infrastructure Protection Gateway and Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) databases.
- Prepare documents, reports, and briefings on behalf of the Office of Homeland Security as assigned.
- Supports the Office of Homeland Security/Emergency Management/Emergency Operations Center activities to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable situational awareness.
- Prepare training sessions, workshops, and tabletop exercises for Prince George’s County agencies, public and private sectors owners, and County Government partners to enhance preparedness, risk awareness and response capabilities.
- Maintain and assist with managing a comprehensive database of internal and external threats affecting Prince George’s County and surrounding jurisdiction(s).
- Conducts target outreach to priority and high-risk organizations and facilities.
- Attend meeting with public, private, and first responders as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree in programs involving investigative and social relations skills such as criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, business or public administration, one of the social sciences or related fields
- At least one (1) year of investigative experience and training conducting security surveys and/or vulnerability assessments of high-priority facilities and conducting internal investigations, or related expeience which has provided this required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the Investigator II level.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities may be considered.
- Prior law enforcement experience.
- Knowledge of applying investigative practices and demonstrated ability to apply effective inter-personal and community engagement skills.
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal investigations, while establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with the public, business owners, government organizations and private sector entities.
- Applied experience in developing and delivering intelligence-informed security and resilience training on building safety, threat/risk assessments briefings, and protective measures.
- Proficiency using modern office equipment, computers and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as other software applications for presentations and reporting.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, particular during emergencies or high-profile events.
The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
October 20, 2026.
Office of Homeland Security. Landover, MD
- Successfully pass thorough public safety preemployment checks which may include background investigation, reference checks, etc.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Positions within the Office of Homeland Security are essential. Essential employees are required to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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