Amarillo ISD Police Officer
Amarillo ISD Police Officer
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Job Description
This position is open until filled after the 10day required posting period.
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Primary Purpose:
Responsible for handling law enforcement and policerelated matters at District facilities as
outlined in the Texas Penal Code Code of Criminal Procedures Districts Board
Policy Departmental Rules and Regulations and as directed by the Chief of Police.
The Police Officer is responsible for working cooperatively with District and campus
administration students staff members the community other District police officers
and officers from all law enforcement agencies to maintain positive campus security and
a safe and secure campus environment. Patrols district property to protect all students
personnel and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or
vandalism. Ensure enforcement of all federal state and local laws and ordinances.
Minimum Experience
ONE YEARof experienceof police patrol experience
Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required
Experience with students in an organized setting is preferred
Experience as a School Resource Officer or School Liaison Officer is preferred
Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification
Required High School diploma or GED
Preferred Bachelors degree with coursework in Criminal Justice Police Science
Law Enforcement Emergency Management or a closely related field
Required Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE)
Preferred Intermediate Peace Officer Certification issued by TCOLE and
schoolbased law enforcement certification issued by TCOLE
Preferred Completion of NIMS and ICS courses ICS 100; ICS 200; ICS 700
Preferred TCOLE Instructor Certification
Required Valid Texas drivers license
Preferred SBLE Training #4064
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of criminal investigations police report writing and criminal law
- Proficient knowledge of law enforcement and emergency management programs and applicable laws Proficient knowledge of health and safety programs and applicable laws
- Provide effective safety training programs to a variety of audiences
- Training and ability to subdue offenders including the use of firearms and handcuffs
- Accurately communicate ideas instructions questions problems and solutions orally visually in writing or through other mechanisms
- Work together with others as part of a team
- Work well with youth and adults
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle firearm handcuffs alarm system twoway radio
security equipment evidence fire extinguisher standard office equipment including personal
computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting standing walking bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing repetitive hand motions including prolonged
keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; must maintain a professional demeanor
under stress; must have problemsolving skills; occasional prolonged or irregular hours. Work
inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)
Travel: Frequent indistrict travel occasional outofdistrict travel
Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse and hazardous
working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Ability to control sudden violent
or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Regular attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Patrol assigned District areas and routes for walking and driving.
- Respond to District crises including onsite crisis management and afterhours responses.
- Responds to emergency safety events.
- Investigate accidents incidents suspicious acts/person(s) allegations of violation of Board Policies
- Administrative Rules and/or illegal activities of District staff and/or students including assisting District administrators in various areas of confidential information and interacting with AISD Police Officers
- Campus Supervisors and legal counsel regarding juvenile offenders gangs felonies health safety etc.
- 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.
- Assist in providing traffic control at campus or District 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.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and electronic reports records and documents required including affidavits for arrest incident reports and activity reports.
- Inspect facilities including all district buildings and playgrounds.
- Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
- Be available to work overtime as assigned by the Chief or Captain.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory responsibilities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
