Chief of Police- school

Elkhart ISD - Chief of Police- 4 day school week

ELKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Posting Posting Date:
April 22, 2026

Position Title:

Chief of Police Beginning:
June 1, 2026

Reports to:

Superintendent Primary

Purpose:

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

• 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
• Experience as a fully commissioned police officer
• Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

• Department Management:
  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.
• Oversee the school guardian program.
• Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
• May serve 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.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, audits including DVA, and other documents as required.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff, community, as required.
• Supervisory responsibilities:
  
  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, 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 (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather); frequent district wide travel.
• Specific hearing and visual requirements.
• 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.

Elkhart ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, and is also EISD’s Title IX Coordinator:
Reese Briggs, Superintendent, 301 East Parker St., Elkhart, Tx. 75839, rbriggs