Police Officer

Primary Purpose

• A School-Based Police Officer works with school administrators, security staff, and faculty to ensure the safety and well-being of the students at elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools.
• The School-Based Law Enforcement Officer is a police officer who works as the main security arm of a school.

Education / Certification

• Must be a U.S. Citizen [TCOLE Commission Rule
• 217.1(a)(18)].
• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (USA equivalency).
• Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Must comply with hiring standards set forth in the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) for Peace Officer licensing to include all hiring requirements as prescribed by the District and the Police and Security Services Department.
• Consideration will not be given to a TCOLE license or license from another state with a Dishonorable Discharge or the equivalent notation from a previous law enforcement job(s).
• Applicants with a General Discharge from TCOLE, or the equivalent notation from a law enforcement job in another state, must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the discharge.
• Consideration will be on a case-by-case basis.
• Must meet requirements specified in TAC, Title 37, Part 7, Chapter 217, Rule 217.1 regarding criminal history.
• Two or more years of college or advanced training preferred.
• A valid Texas Driver’s License and a driving record that meets the District’s standard for operations of motor vehicles.

Experience

• Two years of successful law enforcement experience in law enforcement or a directly related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and engage with youth, such as past coaching or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce applicable Board Policy.
• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal law.
• Enforce all laws, both felony and misdemeanor degree, of federal, state or local origin.
• Training in the use of firearms, handcuffs and ability to subdue offenders.
• Investigate all criminal offenses that occur within the district's jurisdiction.
• Write effective legal incident reports, collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Patrol assigned campus(es) and respond to all calls from campus(es) concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Patrol assigned campus(es), bus stops, district assets, and/or patrol routes walking or driving within districts contiguous boundaries.
• Assist the Transportation department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions of transportation upon request.
• Work with campus administrators at assigned campus.
• Assist in the protection of student, staff and District property.
• Serve as a law enforcement resource to students and District personnel.
• Provide a general and consistent adult and law enforcement presence at critical locations on District facilities.
• Aptitude to work well with youth and adults.
• Respond to civil disasters such as floods, tornadoes, fire, etc. (where District personnel are required).
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.