Job Title:         Police Officer                                                          Wage/Hour Status:                         Exempt

Reports to:      Chief of Police                                                        Pay Grade:  Law Enforcement Scale (180 days)

Dept./School:   Assigned Campus                                                   Date Revised:  4/7/2015

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, and state laws.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Texas Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Hold a minimum of a Basic Certificate from (TCOLE)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

General knowledge of Education Code, Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Traffic direction/accidents

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including the use of firearms and handcuffs

Ability to work well with youth and adults

Experience:

Two(2) year minimum street experience in State, County or Municipal Law Enforcement

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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 criminal activity

3. Investigate criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction

4. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence

5. Arrest perpetrators , file appropriate charges and process in holding facilities

6. Write effective and thorough reports related to law enforcement documents

7. Testify in court as needed

8. Perform all other duties assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, law enforcement equipment, fire extinguisher and standard office equipment

Prolonged sitting and standing,

Walking, climbing stairs and driving

Moderate lifting and carrying (15-50lbs)

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather)

Exposure to noise

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

Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours and on call 24 hours a day for alarms

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.