Police - Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Reports To: Chief of Police

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Under supervision of superior officers, the Police Officer is responsible for performing general duty police work in protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances. Maintains law and order for the prevention of crimes and for protecting life and property within the Floresville Independent School District. Work methods are developed and demonstrated in detail by superior officers, much of the work is of a routine nature, incumbents must be able to exercise sound and independent judgment in emergency situations where danger to life or property may be involved.

All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and conscientious and efficient performance without immediate supervision. Exercises no supervision.

Police Officers report to the Chief of Police.

Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certification.

Meet the minimum requirements for licensing as enacted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Current and valid Texas Peace Officer License.

Must be able to obtain a School Based Law Enforcement Certification within 180 days of employment.

Patrol the School District and assigned Campuses proactively in furtherance of the Department Mission, Vision, Values and Goals; works in furtherance of developing community partnerships with students and staff; actively engages and dissuades criminal activity and dangerous conduct.

Enhance interaction and communication with the students, parents and staff by means of increased police presence, stop & talk (campus foot patrol), and other strategies.

Respond to calls for police services in a timely manner without unnecessary delay; assists other County/City departments.

Make arrests for violations of laws or relative ordinances and testify in court.

Provide an exceptional response and management of calls for service; develop and implement an appropriate course of action; prepares detailed offense and case reports.

Enforce traffic and parking regulations proactively and reactively in furtherance of safe vehicular and pedestrian movement, directs traffic when necessary; participates in traffic enforcement initiatives promoted by the Department; pursues DWI and DUI Minor offenders.

Investigate all reports of accidents involving vehicles or pedestrians as required by the Texas Transportation Act; make detailed reports of traffic accident investigations.

Accurately document, obtain, and process evidence in accordance with Police Department standards.

Perform courtesy security checks on any and all Floresville ISD properties when requested.

Check doors and windows of Floresville ISD buildings; investigate any suspicious conditions.

Maintain good working relationships with others and always provide a positive example for others to follow.

Performs duties as assigned.

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

Knowledge and application of the Floresville ISD Police Department Mission Statement, Values Statement, and Goals/Objectives during the course of duties.

Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the Floresville ISD Police Department General Manual; knowledge and adherence to all General and Special Orders issued or authorized by the Chief of Police.

Knowledge of law enforcement techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of standard broadcast procedures of a police radio system.

Ability to maintain physical condition meeting department fitness standards and appropriate to the performance of police training functions, assigned duties and other responsibilities which may include demonstrating proficiency during training exercises or during the performance of actual duties not limited to effecting arrest, subduing resisting individuals, chasing fleeing subjects and running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency…