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Job Description
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 (TCOLE)
Clear and 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:
Background in law enforcement or related work 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 criminal offenses occurring 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.
- 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.
- Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally
distraught students staff parents and citizens.
- May serve on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency 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
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle firearms handcuffs security equipment two-way radio alarm
system and other security equipment fire extinguisher and standard office equipment including computer
and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing
Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse prolonged driving
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (1544 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)
moderate exposure to noise frequent districtwide 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
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.
Contract: 197 days
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
