Chief Of Police

Lubbock, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
POLICE DEPARTMENT/CHIEF OF POLICE

Date Posted:
3/27/2026

Location:
Lubbock-Cooper Central Office

Job Title: Chief of Police
Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent
Department: Police Department

Primary Purpose:
Establish and administer security 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) ï½96.641 and Texas Occupation Code ï½1701.2633***
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 ï½37.081(h)
Strong public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
5 years experience as a fully commissioned police officer
3 years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

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 security 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.
May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
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 budgets 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 security guards and department clerical staff.**

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle firearm handcuffs alarm system 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 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
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.

Required Experience:

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Position Type:POLICE DEPARTMENT/CHIEF OF POLICEDate Posted:3/27/2026Location:Lubbock-Cooper Central OfficeJob Title: Chief of PoliceExemption Status: ExemptReports to: SuperintendentDepartment: Police DepartmentPrimary Purpose:Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect s...