Police Officer Police Dept​/Child Safety

Police Officer (190 days) @ Police Dept. / Child Safety

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• 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
• Ability to work well with youth and adults
• Good human relations and communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Experience:

• Background in law enforcement or related work experience

• Protect Alief ISD students, personnel, and property.
• Patrol assigned campus(s) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
• Works in conjunction with district emergency response teams in emergencies.
• Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district’s jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Write effective legal incident reports.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
• May check camera and alarm systems to verify if they are functioning properly.
• Transport district funds if requested or assigned.
• Enforce parking regulations on Alief ISD property.

• Provide security and support for special events and community related activities if requested or assigned.
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
• May help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
• Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
• Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Police Officer Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (15 - 44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). Frequent district wide travel

Other: Requires sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, hand-eye-foot coordination, hearing and vision to perform all essential functions of the classification, including ability to react quickly and effectively to emergency situations. 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.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.

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