Police Officer Level II
Police Officer Level II
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Job Description
240 Day Position
4Positions Available
Primary Purpose:
To promote and maintain a school environment that will ensure the safety and security of district personnel students and visitors to district campuses and facilities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred; college hours in Criminal Justice recommended
- Valid Texas driver license; meet and maintain automobile insurance liability eligibility
- School Resource Officer certification preferred
- Mental Health Officer certification preferred
- Current Texas Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
- (TCOLE); Intermediate Peace Officer certification preferred
- Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081
- Three years previous experience in fulltime law enforcement preferred
Knowledge/Skills:
- Possess an understanding of the Texas Penal Code Code of Criminal Procedure Texas
- Family Code and Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
- Ability to pass required physical psychiatric and drug testing
- Ability to record information
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work effectively with juveniles and the public at large exercising sensitivity to special needs children
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve think critically and manage conflict
- Ability to think clearly and respond calmly and effectively in escalating situations
- Working knowledge of criminal investigations police reports and criminal laws
Essential Job functions:
- Training and ability to subdue offenders including use of firearms nonlethal weapons and handcuffs.
- Exhibit a high level of personal integrity and display high ethical standards.
- Operate a computer to develop databases and do word processing.
- Actively monitor interior and exterior of campus for unauthorized persons.
- Instruct in classroom setting (IE: traffic stop education bullying dating violence)
- Respond to calls for service which may include theft criminal mischief disturbances or other disorders on school district sites.
- Conduct initial and followup investigations (or assist with same)
- Assist in developing and implementing school safety programs.
- Promote crime prevention and traffic safety programs.
- Keep informed of and comply with state district and campus policies affecting schools including daily attendance punctuality and confidentiality.
- Assist other local law enforcement and fire agencies as required or requested.
- Assist school administration with alleged criminal violations committed by students when requested.
- Regularly confer with teachers counselors campus administrators and other staff to identify problems and/or suspected criminal behavior.
- Maintain contact with and act as a liaison to local law enforcement agencies.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including records of all cases investigated and reports required by law.
- Comply with all district routines and regulations.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors colleagues students and parents.
- Provide traffic control at athletic events school closings/openings or as otherwise required.
- Provide escorts or accompany students parents or district staff as needed.
- Work effectively and efficiently with a team.
- Follow safety and security procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
District vehicle and related equipment handcuffs issued firearms fire extinguishers security and alarm equipment twoway radios computers and other office equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Constant contact involving students district personnel visitors and other members of thepublic
Physical Demands:
Lifting 45 pounds and over)
Carrying 45 pounds and over)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Frequent districtwide travel
Work around machinery with moving parts
Exposure toelectrical hazards
Exposure to temperature extremes
Exposure to humidity extremes
Exposure to biological hazards
Exposure to chemical hazards
Work on slippery surfaces
Work prolonged or irregular hours
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
