School District Peace Officer

Job Description - School District Peace Officer (235 Days):  School Year )

School District Peace Officer (235 Days):  School Year - (  )

• Patrol assigned campus(es) and/or patrol routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction
• Respond to all calls from campus(es) 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
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

** Pending Board Approval

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Texas driver's license and a driving record that meets the District’s standard for operations of motor vehicles
• Some experience in law enforcement or a direct related field
• Must be able to work independently
• 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
• Aptitude to work well with youth and adults
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Required to work any shift hours or assigned function, including weekends and holidays; no schedule is considered permanent to include days off and maybe changed to meet the needs of the department
• Must comply with hiring standards set forth in the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) for Peace Officer licensing to include all hiring requirements as prescribed by the District and the Police and Security Services Department