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Job Description
Job Title: Police Officer Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Chief of Police
Dept./School: Police Department
Primary Purpose:
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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)
Valid Texas drivers license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
Experience:
Preferred: Minimum of (8) years background in fulltime law enforcement background in providing security for school events/activities. Preferred: Taser Qualification. Preferred: School based law enforcement experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Law Enforcement
- 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 all criminal offenses that occur within districts 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.
Consultation
- Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Safety
- 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.
Administration
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and documents required including affidavits for arrest incident reports and activity reports.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
District vehicle firearms handcuffs alarm system fire extinguisher security equipment personal computer and copier.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Strenuous walking standing and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in all different areas of district at odd hours; on call as needed or approved by Chief of Police.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy) national origin religion age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other legally protected status. Additionally the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The district Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Scott Martindale Superintendent 6735 Ted Trout Dr. Lufkin TX 75904 ph: .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
