Chief of Police

Chapel Hill Independent School District Central Office
- Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Chapel Hill Independent School District Central Office
- Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chapel Hill Independent School District , and Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board

Job : 5914421

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Chief of Police Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive

Reports to: Superintendent Funding Source:

Dept./School: Police Department

Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed, trained, and equipped force of certified police officers. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §***
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of overall operations of a police department
• Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h)
• Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• ____ years experience as a fully commissioned police officer
• ____ years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

• Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
• Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.
• Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.

• Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
• Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district’s jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
• Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.

• Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
• May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions.

• Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
• Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.

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…