Investigation Team Lead Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Investigation Team Lead 
Salary $51,693.41•$77,617.67 Annually Location 25•HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9751-0206-20250619hinds Department 0206•EDUCATION-VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL Opening Date 06/19/2025 Closing Date 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $51,693.41 Agency Maximum Salary $77,617.67 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Brian McGairty at bmcgairty@mdek12.org. About the Position The incumbent will be an integral part of school safety initiatives throughout the state as a staff member of MDE in the Office of Safe and Orderly Schools, Division of School Safety. The most qualified candidate will serve as a liaison to school districts for promotion of school safety and enforcement of federal and state laws along with MDE policies and standards to ensure safe school for students and staff. Initiatives include, but are not limited to: preparing solicitations for districts to apply for K-12 funding for school safety programs, technical assistance with bullying, restraints and seclusion training, coordination of communication between schools and emergency management agencies such as the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, as well as coordination of required school safety training for school resources officers in areas such as ALERRT and CRASE, along with school safety workshops and conferences. What you’ll need to be Successful Knowledge of school safety federal and state laws, MS Department of Education state board policies and accreditation standards. Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated. Fluent in productivity software applications (email, spreadsheets, and databases). Ability to communicate effectively and accurately in verbal and written forms. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6-8 years of investigative experience.

Agency preferred qualifications:

Experience with emergency planning and mitigation. Previous experience in K-12 public education environments. Management experience preferred but not required. Minimum 3 years of experience in education or law enforcement.

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