District Police Chief

Pleasant Grove Independent School District

Job Location:

Texarkana, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:	Police Chief	Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive
Reports to:	Superintendent	Date Revised: January 2 2021

School: District

Primary Purpose:

Establish and administer safety regulations and procedures to protect students staff and property. Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed trained and equipped force of certified police officers. Ensure enforcement of all federal state and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) 96.641 and

Texas Occupation Code 1701.2633*** Clear and valid Texas drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced knowledge of overall operations of a police department

Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations police report writing and criminal law

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Training and ability to subdue offenders including use of firearms and handcuffs

Bondable as required by TEC 37.081(h)

Strong public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years experience as a fully commissioned police officer

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Department Management

Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies other department directors and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative safety programs gang management plans and other safety programs.
Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.

Law Enforcement

Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of the district.
Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the districts jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.

Safety

Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Prepare review and revise police department job descriptions.

Administration

Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including affidavits for arrest incident reports and activity reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers safety guards and department clerical staff.**

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle firearm handcuffs alarm system safety equipment two-way radio alarm system and other safety equipment fire extinguisher and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather). Frequent district wide travel on a daily basis.

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.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

*Districts employing police should reference Policies CKE (Legal) CKEA (LEGAL) and DBE (LEGAL) and adopt Policy CKE (LOCAL). The district must also have a memorandum of understanding outlining reasonable communication and coordination efforts between school police department and law enforcement agencies that have overlapping functions.

**To meet the executive exemption test the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.

***Initial chief training must be completed within two years of appointment

Required Experience:

Chief

Job Title:Police ChiefExemption Status/Test: Exempt/ExecutiveReports to:SuperintendentDate Revised: January 2 2021School: DistrictPrimary Purpose:Establish and administer safety regulations and procedures to protect students staff and property. Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed trained and...

Job Title:	Police Chief	Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive
Reports to:	Superintendent	Date Revised: January 2 2021