Police Officer - 187 days
Police Officer - 187 days
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Job Description
Title
Police Officer
Department
Patrol/Campus Based
Reports To
Chief of Police
Compensation
PCP 101
Days
187
Revised: 08/04/2022
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provides for the safety of all students faculty and staff and the security of all district and campus property and equipment and assists the Chief of Police in enforcing laws of the State of Texas Bexar County and the municipalities within the Judson Independent School District.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)
- Valid Texas Drivers License a good driving record and proof of insurance on vehicle used to travel to district
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.
Special Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of criminal investigation police report writing and criminal laws
- Training and ability to subdue offenders including use of firearms and handcuffs
- Ability to be bonded as required by Texas Education Code
- Ability to pass required physical psychiatric and drug tests
- Ability work well with youth and adults
- Ability to work independently
Experience:
- Minimum of one 1 year of experience as a police officer
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
- Patrols assigned routes walking or driving within district buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Performs all duties according to district policies rules and procedures. Must be conversant with the districts curriculum and instructional strategies and the specific ways in which the Police Department supports instruction.
- Recommends improvements in the design and application of the School Safety program and other support programs related to the mission of the school and/or district.
- Enforces laws including federal and state statues and district rules and regulations.
- Maintains liaison with federal state and local law enforcement agencies including assistance in the serving of warrants on all facilities within jurisdictional boundaries.
- Inspects and secures doors windows lights and gates when buildings are vacant.
- Responds and investigates any calls concerning security problems.
- Prepares offense and incident reports and ensures thoroughness of information contained in police reports.
- Coordinates with other administrators and law enforcement agencies in obtaining additional security help if needed for special events or school activities.
- Controls traffic and parking on district facilities.
- Gives directions or acts as a guide to authorized visitors.
- Develops and encourages positive morale of employees serving within the Police Department.
- Maintains awareness and support of guidelines concerning assignment in Board Policies Administrative Regulations and Administrators Manual.
- Uses effective communication in dealing with students faculty staff community and governing board.
- Assists the Chief of Police in developing long and short range objectives and goals for the school Districts police department.
- Develops (as necessary) maintains and uses appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the Police Department mission and general school improvement effort.
- Promotes a positive image that supports the mission of the school district.
- Maintains high expectations and regard for staff and fellow officers and expresses this perspective.
- Understands pupil management objectives related to the operational aspects of the district (security food service classroom facilities etc.
- Strives to improve leadership skills through selfinitiated professional development activities.
- Uses information and insights gained in professional development programs.
- Participates actively in professional organizations and takes the initiative to provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
- Conducts ones self professionally and in an ethical manner according to accepted community standards and in compliances with the TEA code of ethics.
- Articulates the schools mission to the community and solicits support to make that mission become a reality.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs
- Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
- District vehicles firearms handcuffs alarm systems fire extinguishers security equipment
- Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read concentrate communicate (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Driving standing walking climbing bending crouching pushing pulling carrying reaching above lifting lowering handwrist and elbow motion.
- Physical exposure to cold heat dampness and noise.
- May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Knowledge of safety procedures in using equipment related to the position is required.
- Good vision color discrimination depth perception hearing and reflexes are necessary.
- Ability to work well with others in close proximity is also required.
- Possible prolonged and irregular hours. Days off may vary
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc. work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours.
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.
- Work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces
- Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
