Police Officer - Education Service Center Region 11 (TX) : Job Details

Professional/Certified - Other (Certified) - Other

Job Number 000#######

Start Date 08/01/2022

Open Date 06/15/2022

Closing Date

Job Title: Police Officer

Reports to: Chief of Police

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: AX6

Duty Days: 11 month

Fund Source: 199

Date Revised: June 2020

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 Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)

Valid Texas driver's 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 all criminal offenses that occur within district's 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.

Consultation

* 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.

Administration

* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Other

* Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Duty Days 202

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Rate Range $52,000-$70,000

Additional Job Information

Salary based on experience.