Police Officer

Position: 2025 -2026 Police Officer
Position Type:
Police/Security/Police Officer

Date Posted:
2/28/2025

Location:
Police & SafetyJob Title: Police Officer Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Chief of Police Pay Grade: AO 10
Dept./School: District-wide Length of Contract: 11 & 12 mos.
Date Revised: 2/07/23

Primary Purpose:
Serve as peace officer and first responder for the Lubbock Independent School District.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma
College Degree Preferred
Valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Must be able to work day, evening, and night shifts with varied days off.
Understand the techniques and requirements of law enforcement.
Have a genuine desire, ability, and sensitivity to work with children and adolescents; and enforce the
laws of the United States and the State of Texas where applicable.
Possess sound physical fitness.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Enforce Board Policy CLA (Local) and other applicable Board policies.

Assist in the protection of students, staff, and District property.

Serve as a law enforcement resource to students and District personnel.

Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with other law enforcement personnel serving the school community.

Secure crime scenes and gather physical evidence as required.

Conduct primary investigations of all criminal complaints originating on property owned or controlled by Lubbock ISD.

Prepare and file appropriate reports on all investigations.

Appear in court and/or hearing as a witness or complainant when needed.

Provide a general and consistent adult and law enforcement presence at critical locations in and around Lubbock ISD facilities.

Provide a random patrol of Lubbock ISD properties when not assigned to a specific location.

Coordinate security for special events.

Respond to calls for service while on regular or call-out duty.

Respond to civil disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc. (where Lubbock ISD personnel are required.)

Inform the Chief of Police of all conditions which affect the safety and security of students, staff, and District property.

Equipment Used:
District vehicle, firearms and other weapons, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, personal computer, and copier.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in all different areas of district at odd hours;

on call 24 hours a day.

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.

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