Police Officer

Greenwood Independent School District

Job Location:

Midland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Police Officer

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Chief of Police

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

1. Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
2. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations accidents and reports of crime.
3. Investigate criminal offenses occurring within districts jurisdiction.
4. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
5. Arrest perpetrators file appropriate charges and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
6. Write effective legal incident reports.
7. Testify in court as needed.
8. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Safety

9. Help provide traffic control at athletic events school closings or openings or at any other time.
10. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
11. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
12. Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students staff parents and citizens.
13. May serve on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Administration

15. 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.

Greenwood Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human accordance with Title IX the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator Superintendent Elliott 2700 FM 1379 Midland TX 79706 to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Title: Police Officer Exemption Status: NonexemptReports to: Chief of Police Primary Purpose:Patrols district property to protect all students personnel and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enfo...