Police Officer
Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently.
High school diploma or GED
Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Clear and valid Texas driver's license
General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
Ability to work well with youth and adults
Background in law enforcement or related work experience
Five years of police officer patrol experience preferred
Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district's jurisdiction.
Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
Write effective legal incident reports.
Testify in court as needed.
Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
May serve on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Frequent walking
Moderate lifting and carrying (15 – 44 pounds)
Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), moderate exposure to noise, frequent districtwide travel.
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; on call 24 hours a day