Organizational Structure

The Office of Homeland Security is led by an appointed Director, Dr. Katina Gomez, as well as an Assistant Director, Mr. Anthony Rease.

The Office of Homeland Security is made up of four divisions:

Administration

The Administration Division is led by Deputy Director Tyrone Collington and supports the day-to-day functions within the agency and includes the following offices and functions:

Human Resources

Oversees hiring and promotional processes
Compensation (attendance, timekeeping, and leave)
Health and safety compliance (risk management and ADA compliance)
Employee engagement and performance management

Fiscal

Oversees the General Fund Budget
Manages and tracks agency funds and expenditures
Manages, prepares, and presents the annual ENSB 911 audit

Grants

Verifies that grant funds are used according to the agreed terms and conditions
Processes reimbursements within the guidelines
Ensures accurate records of all grant activity

The Emergency Management Division is led by Deputy Director Dr. Meloyde Mickens-Ross and supports the County's emergency preparedness and management initiatives. This division develops, maintains, and implements the ability to manage and coordinate emergency operations in cooperation with local, State, and Federal governmental and private sector agencies. The Emergency Management Division is responsible for:

Coordinating multi-agency response during major incidents
Serving as the County's liaison with State and Federal emergency management agencies
Conducting community outreach and education to increase emergency preparedness and awareness
Managing and staffing the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Maintaining the County's Emergency Operations and Recovery Plans

Public Safety Communications

The Public Safety Communications Division is led by Deputy Director Charlynn Flaherty. Public Safety Communications is an internationally accredited 9-1-1 center staffed with 197 civilian personnel working together as 9-1-1 call takers, law enforcement and fire/EMS dispatchers, trainers, supervisors, Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) processors, career development coordinators, administrators, managers, technical staff, and radio communications specialists. Public Safety Communications is responsible for:

9-1-1 call taking for police, fire, and emergency medical services
Dispatch coordinator for all public safety agencies
Radio and communications support
Non-emergency call-handling and public education

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance Division is led by Deputy Director Regis Bryant. This Division is primarily responsible for ensuring Countywide compliance with Subtitles 13 and 27 which address property standards and zoning. The Code Compliance Division is responsible for:

Safeguarding neighborhoods by ensuring compliance with housing, zoning, rental licensing, and property maintenance codes for residential (single family, multi-family, short-term rentals, and single-family rentals), commercial, and vacant or abandoned properties
Conduct inspections and issue notices of violation to encourage code compliance
Supporting environmental safety, community stabilization, and quality of life
Supporting beautification, neighborhood revitalization, and shopping center revitalization initiatives