Chief of Police

Chief of Police

Yantis ISD - do not use Yantis ISD Central Office - Yantis, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board , and Yantis Independent School District

Job : 5926651

Final date to receive applications: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Serve as the District's senior law enforcement administrator and provide executive
leadership for the authorization and operation of the Yantis ISD Police Department.
Working under the direction of the Superintendent and in coordination with the Board of
Trustees, legal counsel, TCOLE, and local law enforcement partners, the Police Chief
will design and implement a professional, student-centered, legally compliant school
district police department. The Police Chief will direct all department operations and will
remain accountable to and report directly to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• ? High school diploma or GED required; preference given to individuals with a
  bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice,
  public administration, emergency management, education, or a related field.
• ? At least eight years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement
  experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or command-level
  position.
• ? School district, school resource officer, juvenile law, emergency management, or
  other substantial experience in an educational environment preferred.
• ? Equivalent combinations of education, training, command experience, and
  demonstrated executive leadership may be considered to the extent permitted by
  law and District policy.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• ? Valid and active Texas peace officer license issued by TCOLE, in good standing
  and without a restriction that would prevent performance of the position's duties.
• ? TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate required;
  Master Peace
  Officer Proficiency Certificate preferred.
• ? Must be eligible for appointment as the chief administrator of a Texas law
  enforcement agency and satisfy all TCOLE and statutory requirements applicable
  to the position.
• ? The School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate and the required
  active-shooter response training must be completed before appointment or within
  the legally permitted period following commission or placement, as applicable.
• ? Must complete all initial and continuing education required for police chiefs, chief administrators, supervisors, and school-based law enforcement officers within the deadlines established by law and TCOLE.

Primary

Location:

Yantis ISD campuses (high school and elementary school) Police Department Office located in high school

Salary Range Per Year as established by the Board of Trustees

approved Compensation Package

Shift Type Full-Time

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Safety/Security

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. James Cowley , Superintendent
• Yantis ISD Central Office
• Phone:
• Email: