Police Corporal

Position Type:
Security/Corporal

Date Posted:
2/5/2025

Location:
POLICE OFFICERS (Trahan Center)

Beaumont independent school district Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Police Corporal

CLASSIFICATION:

Choose an item.

REPORTS TO:

Police Lieutenant

PAY GRADE:

POL

Pay Grd

/ 235 Days

LOCATION:

Police Department

DATE REVISED:

1/30/2023

FUNDED BY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Serves under the general supervision of the shift Sergeant, assist with the guidance and directing of sworn peace officers and other non-sworn personnel of the District Police Department. Corporals serve as a first-line Officer with leadership responsibilities. Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the shift Sergeant. Provides work leadership, guidance and training to police officers in the field and performs specialized duties, tasks as assigned.

Performs all Police Officer patrol duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Possession of valid Texas Driver's License with a good driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of TCOLE Peace Officer Certification
• Applicant must pass an extensive criminal background investigation
• Applicant may be required to successfully complete a polygraph exam, physical exam,
• drug screen, and psychological exam

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the criminal investigation process
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the rules and procedures of criminal evidence handling and security
• Ability to interpret policy, written directives, and applicable statutory laws and rules, and case law to insure proper application and compliance by direct reports
• Ability to effectively supervise a large detail of sworn officers and security officers in the implementation of operational plans for response to safety, security, and traffic management needs of large scale events
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of proper allocation of personnel and resources in response to changing workload needs
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience:

• Preferred minimum of three (3) continuous years of sworn law enforcement experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Patrol Officer in Field Operations/Patrol Division
• Associates degree from an accredited university in criminal justice (or related liberal arts field), education, or business may substitute for above preferred experience
• Successful completion of TCOLE Course 3702-Field Training Officer
• Successful completion of TCOLE Course 1014-Basic Instructor

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise assigned sworn personnel; approximately five (5) to seven (7) sworn peace officers

Indirectly supervise assigned non-sworn personnel; public safety officers and Crossing Guards

Offer guidance, direction, and support to sworn personnel on calls for service and assist with answering calls for service and initial investigations as needed

Ensure quality control/assurance of all work conducted by direct reports

Evaluate/appraise job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness

Ensure strict adherence to standards in the areas of attendance, performance, and conduct of department personnel

Assist with the development, implementation, and administration of corrective action or improvement plans to ensure exemplary safety and security operations

Personnel Management

Develop, communicate, and implement sound recommendations relative to scheduling, placement, assignment, retention, commendation, discipline, and dismissal of department personnel

Assist with recruiting, training/professional development of department personnel

Law, Policy, and Reports

Implement and ensures compliance with laws and regulations established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of safety and security

Ensure compliance with department/district written directives, policy, and standard operating procedures by all department personnel

Investigate possible deficiencies in the areas of attendance, performance, and conduct on the part of department personnel

Develop and present reports related to crime stats, employee work performance, and department response to issues of safety and security in the district

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