Senior School Police Operations Lead

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 119.000 - 203.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits eligible

Zusammenfassung

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a District Office - School Police leader to oversee daily operations, drive policy and budgeting, and coordinate across city and external partners. You will guide personnel, ensure compliance, and plan programs under the Chief of School Police.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage sensitive information while maintaining safety in the education environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience as a full-time police officer.
• Certification by Maryland Police Training Commission within 18 months of appointment.
• Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Plan and manage daily activities of the School Police Department and coordinate operations.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and directives.
• Direct and review the departmental budget and related transactions.
• Maintain liaison with police, city, state, and federal agencies for safety.

Kenntnisse

Police supervision

Budgeting

Policy development

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Interagency liaison

Operational planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Maryland Police Training Commission certification

Maryland Class C driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Case management systems

Electronic databases

Jobbeschreibung

District Office - Position - School Police

Job Number 8600047943

Start Date

Open Date 09/28/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City Schools School Police Department including, but not limited to, personnel deployment, disciplinary actions, coordination with educational and outside departments and groups, records organization and management, training, and equipment procurement. Assists the Chief of School Police in planning, coordinating, and implementing departmental programs and activities, and in the formulation of departmental policy, work methods, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Plans and manages the daily activities of the School Police Establishes goals and priorities, resolves problems, guides and advises subordinate supervisors. Coordinates special operations as directed by the Chief of School Police.
• Recommends and prepares official policy, procedures, and technical documents relating to the function of the School Police Department.
• Directs and reviews the budget process for the department and assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.
• Reviews personnel transactions, disciplinary actions, and other related Administers and interprets policy, procedures, and directives.
• Develops detailed directives, operational and administrative plans and disseminates these directives and plans so that they are understood and followed.
• Conducts special investigations, research projects, and cost and feasibility studies for new programs and/or Prepares summaries and comprehensive reports.
• Evaluates operational efficiency and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations governing personnel under supervision. Trains subordinates in methods, strategies, and techniques to enhance job performance.
• Represents the department or the Chief of School Police at various meetings and on boards and committees.
• Maintains liaison with Baltimore City Police Department personnel, and other city, state, and federal agencies to ensure cooperative efforts in providing a safe and secure atmosphere in City Schools.
• Serves as duty officer on a rotating
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 202832.00

Minimum Salary 118909.00

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant professional experience as a full-time certified police officer required.
• Currently certified or certifiable by the Maryland Police Training Commission as a Police Officer vested with full authority under the Annotated Code of Maryland within eighteen months of appointment.
• Valid Maryland Class C Non-commercial driver's license or equivalent.
• Ten years of police supervisory experience preffered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of law enforcement administration including labor relations, MarylandPoliceAccountabilityAct, personnel administration, emergency preparedness, budgeting, and related fields.
• Considerable knowledge of the social sciences as it relates to the causes, control, and prevention of crime, of child development, community policing, and of the location and function of community resources and other governmental agencies that support the education environment.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal, civil, and traffic laws, of the principles, practices, rules, and regulations governing arrest, evidence, and search and seizure activities, of investigative methods and evidence collection and preservation techniques, of court procedures, rules, and customs.
• Skilled in planning, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the work of law enforcement officers and civilians.
• Skilled in the preparation of summary statistics and narrative reports, conducting field investigations, establishing work standards and maintaining and administering discipline, developing crime prevention and reduction strategies, the interpretation of laws, codes, and ordinances, making prompt and effective decisions, maintaining composure and demonstrating restraint in stressful and dangerous situations, operating vehicles under all conditions, and the use and care of standard police weapons, restraints, and protective equipment.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of a large organizational unit under routine and emergency conditions.
• Ability to allocate resources effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, labor representatives, public officials, parent and community groups, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make sound decisions under routine and emergency conditions and exercise independent judgment.
• Must authorize the release of prior employment, credit history, and criminal conviction information.
• Must pass background investigation, and federal and state criminal history review.
• Evening, night, weekend, holiday, and rotating shift work may be Subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work with little or no notice.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Full time or Part time Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is not affiliated with a bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($118,909- $166,022).