Chief of Police

ELKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Posting
Posting Date: April 22 2026
Position Title: Chief of Police
Beginning: June 1 2026
Reports to: Superintendent
Primary Purpose:
Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students staff and property. 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
Experience:
Experience as a fully commissioned police officer
Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Department Management
1. Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
2. 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.
3. Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.
Law Enforcement
4. Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
5. Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the districts jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
6. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.
7. Oversee the school guardian program.
Safety
8. Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
9. May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Personnel Management
11. Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
12. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
13. Prepare review and revise police department job descriptions.
Administration
14. Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
15. Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
16. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including affidavits for arrest incident reports and activity reports.
Policy Reports and Law
17. Oversee development maintenance and implementation of the districts multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.
18. Compile maintain and file reports records audits including DVA and other documents as required.
Communication
19. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board staff community as required.
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 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.
***Initial chief training must be completed within two years of appointment.
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.
Application Procedure:
Current EISD Employees: You may submit an internal application via External Applicants: Please apply through Additional Documents: Resumes transcripts and letters of reference may be included with your application.
For further inquiries contact Reese Briggs at
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
Elkhart ISD 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 designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is also EISDs Title IX Coordinator: Reese Briggs Superintendent 301 East Parker St. Elkhart Tx. 75839
Nombre de LEA no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Reese Briggs Superintendent 301 East Parker St. Elkhart Tx. 75839

Required Experience:

Chief