Position Information

Functional TitleInvestigations Commander

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryPolice & Homeland Security

GradeGS.14

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0289

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelSection Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePolice & Homeland Security

Reports toDivision Manager, Chief of Police

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday,

Day work and rotating commander “on call” status.

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

This position is currently open only to members of WSSC Water’s Police Department.

TheInvestigations Commanderperforms and supervises the activities of investigators who conduct criminal, civil and administrative investigations involving WSSC Water employees, the general public involved with the Commission, or WSSC Water property assets.

Essential Functions

• Conducts highly sensitive investigations

• Supervises the Internal Investigations Section

• Develops and oversees the implementation of crime prevention programs

• Coordinates testimony and testifies in the courts of the State of Maryland and WSSC Water administrative hearings

• Supervises and coordinates background investigations of potential WSSC Water employees, contractors, and persons/business entities seeking access to WSSC Water infrastructure data

• Responds to and coordinates the response to crime scenes when necessary

• Researches, formulates and prepares staff studies involving Security subject matter

• Researches, develops and assists in the implementation of administrative procedures affecting the Police & Homeland Security Division

• Serves as liaison with utility investigators, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies

• Prepares routine and specific correspondence for the Director, Police & Homeland Security and Division Manager, Chief of Police

• Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Recommends civil and criminal prosecutions

• Reviews and completes technical reports as required

• Reviews and refers security matters to the General Counsel’s Office when necessary

• Reviews proposed legislation and provides verbal and written comments to the Division Manager, Chief of Police

• Reviews reports and correspondence prepared by Internal Investigations staff

• Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office and field work environments

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of investigations and local and state law enforcement practices

• Ability to testify effectively in the courts of the State of Maryland and WSSC Water administrative hearings

• Ability to protect sources of confidential information

• Thorough knowledge of Maryland criminal, motor vehicle and civil law

• Ability to conduct interviews of suspects and witnesses

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with utility investigators, federal, state, and local law enforcement officials

• Ability to perform professional and technical research and to give reliable advice based on the research

• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with all levels of WSSC Water management

• Ability to write effectively

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent)

• 8+ years experience in police work

• 1+ year supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

• Certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions as a police officer in the state of Maryland

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Additional experience is helpful.

Salary$96,368 - $163,826

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date05/29/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is available to current members of the WSSC Water Police Department only.

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application