Police Officer

Police Officer

Donna Independent School District Donna ISD Police Dept.

- Donna, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Donna Independent School District

Job : 5919541

Final date to receive applications: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Certified Police Officer

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department: Assigned Campus (es)

Reports To: Chief of Police/Designee licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Approved By: Superintendent

SUMMARY:

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:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates Degree preferred

• Background in law enforcement or related work experience
• Three (3) years of full time paid employment as a Peace Officer (Required)

• Texas Peace Officer License Issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

• Ability to use district vehicles, two-way radio, handcuffs, alarm systems, fire extinguishers, flashlights, and/or security equipment
• Ability to record information
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Bondable 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

• Patrol assigned campus (es) and routes, walking or driving, within district jurisdiction
• Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations and reports of crime
• Investigate all criminal offenses that occur within the district’s jurisdiction
• Question witness and suspects and takes statements
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations, as necessary
• Process juveniles and complete necessary paperwork
• Serve felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants
• Investigate traffic accidents that occur on school district property and respond to accidents involving school district vehicles off school district property
• Gather and label evidence, takes photographs and fingerprints, guard & transport prisoners and testify in court
• Write effective legal incident and offense reports

• Work cooperatively with other agencies to share information and provide other assistance

• Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time
• Assist the Transportation Department with problems at bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses, as requested
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel, as needed
• Defuse potentially hostile situations
• Operate all equipment, including firearms, according to established safety procedures
• Conduct presentations for students and staff regarding safety and security
• May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records,…