Chief of Police

Chief of Police

Elkhart Independent School District District Office / Administration Building - Elkhart, Texas (Open in Google Maps).

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jun 1, 2026

Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Ensure enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

• Direct daily operations of the district police department.
• Coordinate enforcement activities with outside agencies, other department directors, and campus principals; develop and implement security programs, gang management plans, and safety initiatives.
• Investigate complaints and accusations against district police officers or staff.
• Ensure enforcement of laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy.
• Oversee investigation of criminal activities within district jurisdiction and support other agencies.
• Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies; represent district on committees and task forces.
• Oversee the school guardian program.
• Develop safety procedures, including safe handling and use of firearms.
• Participate in district or campus behavioral threat assessment and supportive schools teams.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Select, train, supervise, evaluate staff; make recommendations on assignment, retention, discipline, dismissal.
• Evaluate employee performance for effectiveness.
• Prepare, review, revise police department job descriptions.
• Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband.
• Compile and administer department budget; ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Compile, maintain, file reports, records, affidavits, incident reports, activity reports.
• Oversee development and implementation of multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans comply with standards.
• Compile, maintain, file reports, audits including DVA.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on security and safety issues to board, staff, community.
• Supervise, evaluate, recommend hiring/firing of police officers, security guards, and staff.

• 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 §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code § (initial chief training within two years of appointment).
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Fully commissioned police officer experience.
• Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity.

• Requires use of district vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two‑way radio.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, strenuous walking, frequent keyboard usage, driving.
• Moderate lifting (