Detective Sergeant

Edinburg - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Security

Job Summary

Position Type:
Security/Police Investigator

Date Posted:
8/27/2025

Location:
ECISD Police Department

Date Available:
08/27/2025

REPORTS TO:	Chief of Police/Lt. of Police Operations	APPLICATION DEADLINE:	Open Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:	226Days	DATE REVISED:	04/12/2017
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:	Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE:	$23.24 Minimum	$33.10 Maximum	PAY GRADE:	C07

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Detective Sergeant will assist the Chief of Police Captain to supervise assigned police & security staff and train a shift squad or district area of campus police officers and/or civilian staff. He/she will assist in coordinating the daily operations of the department to provide a safe environment for students and staff. Also is responsible for handling law enforcement matters throughout the District as stated in the Edinburg CISD Police Department Procedures Manual Board of Trustee Policies and applicable federal state and local laws as per 37.081 of the Texas Education Code. The Detective Sergeant is responsible for conducting investigations of all crimes reported in Edinburg School District for completing assigned criminal investigations and processing case reports to be submitted to the Juvenile Probation Office and District Attorneys Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
TEA certification requirements
High School Graduate or GED college degree; or college hours preferred
Law Enforcement Training and experience
Criminal and juvenile investigative skills
Public relations experience preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Must have a current Texas Peace Officers license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard
Must meet all requirements for licensing by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard)
Must hold a current valid Texas Class C drivers license
Must be bondable by a standard bonding company
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults
Demonstrate ability to write and type an effective correct and legibly complete offense report
Strong leadership skills and abilities including the ability and skill to assume responsibility over others
Ability to direct personnel under emergency unpredictable unusual stressful and/or dangerous conditions
Strong investigative skills processing case reports for submission to appropriate courts
Experience Preferred:
Five years of experience as Police Officer and/or Criminal Investigator preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Patrols ECISD Jurisdictions or assigned to a campus.
Responds to all calls for service requested from the local school principal or designee regarding crisis situations.
Ability to defuse potentially hostile situations.
Reports all police operations and activities to the Chief of police of his/her designee.
Reviews and approves police and security reports submitted to the department.
Assist in normal security measures.
Assist truancy officers in seeking and locating possible truants.
Assist the campus by filing charges and conducting follow-up investigations as needed.
Assist the campus in education of the merits staying in school and the probabilities of life without an education.
Write effective legal incident/offense reports.
Collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations: witness statements real evidence etc.
Collect proper information from suspects/witnesses without violating civil rights.
Apprehend offenders.
File appropriate criminal charges as applicable with the proper agency.
Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree of federal state and local origin.
Conduct investigations when deemed necessary based on sound information concerning an alleged criminal offense.
Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents.
Assist principals with domestic complaints or complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus.
Conducts student training version in conflict resolution restorative justice and crime awareness.
Conducts training in crime prevention and safety.
Assist the Transportation Department with problems at bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their requests.
Escort buses on school activities.
Assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested.
Stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
Enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees of ECISD within district procedure guidelines.
Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the Procedures Manual as the police officer deems reasonably necessary in order to fulfill the objectives set forth in the Procedures Manual.
Implements the Trident Approach to address gang and criminal activity at the campus.
Reports all police operations and activities to the Chief of police or his/her designee.
Assists in normal security measures.
Assist campus security personnel.

Investigate all crimes reported to ECISD police department.
Work cooperatively with outside agencies.
Interview witnesses.
Write technical reports affidavits and other documents pertinent to investigation.
Process crime scene process prisoners prepare warrants conduct surveillance arraign prisoners and provide court testimonies.
Attend in-services and training sessions.
Provide training for staff.
Adhere to timelines imposed by state local and federal laws code of criminal procedures department polices and board policies.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Flashlights handcuffs radios district vehicles office equipment computer equipment duty weapon

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Bilingual preferred
Emotional control under stress
Exhibit rapid mental decision making ability to defuse disturbances or distractions
Strenuous walking standing lifting and or climbing
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination.
May be subjected to adverse and hazardous conditions
Work outdoors in varying climate conditions
Ability to maintain a degree of fitness that allows participation in stressful physical demanding and/or confrontational situations.
Prolonged and/or irregular working hours

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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8thAvenue Edinburg TX 78539 .

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La
siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .

Position Type:Security/Police InvestigatorDate Posted:8/27/2025Location:ECISD Police DepartmentDate Available:08/27/2025 REPORTS TO: Chief of Police/Lt. of Police Operations APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 226Days DATE REVISED: 04/12/2017 WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt ...