Police Officer Pool

Police Officer Pool

Community Independent School District POLICE DEPARTMENT - Nevada, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Police Officer Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Chief of Police Date Revised :
May 14, 2019

Dept./School: CISD Police Dept.

Primary

Purpose:

The Police Officer supports and facilitates the educational process within the Community Independent School District by providing a safe and secure environment through building and establishing meaningful relationships with students and staff and proactively interacting with the school community to ensure the enforcement of city and state laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime.

The incumbent will work effectively with students, parents, school personnel and community agencies to support teaching and learning in the schools. The Police Officer will patrol district property to protect students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent loss to district property resulting from criminal activity.

Qualifications/

Experience:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED AND one of the following three requirements:
• Sixty (60) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.5 or higher overall grade point average (GPA);
• Three (3) years of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or
• Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement service in the United States as a Police Officer.

Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) and have met all previous continuing education requirements set by TCOLE, and less than 180 day break in service.
• Possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• Be a U.S. Citizen at time of application.
• Be 21 years of age.
• Be able to work various shifts including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). For a complete list of the state's licensing requirements please visit TCOLE le.texas.gov
• Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and staggered shifts, holidays and weekends and/or in emergency situations and to direct traffic/pedestrians crossing busy streets around schools or on school grounds when necessary; ability to investigate suspicious circumstances, persons, vehicles, etc.
• Required to work during evenings, weekends and athletic events as assigned by the Chief to provide maximum security coverage; must be able to work in inclement weather and able to walk, run, climb, crawl or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues that arise in the schools; must be able to effectively communicate with both public and school personnel; extensive communications (verbal and written) with students, staff and internal/external stakeholders is required; will be responsible for managing behavior of victims, witnesses and others when handling or responding to incidents;
  
  requires the use of sound judgment; ability to work with youth and adults; ability to teach mini-courses to youth and adults.
• Knowledge of Texas Criminal and Traffic Code, City and County Ordinances, Criminal Procedures, Juvenile Law and court proceedings
• Must pass criminal history and background investigation, psychological and medical condition test.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Patrol district property for suspicious activity, unauthorized persons on campus, or unauthorized entry after hours.
• Provide in-service training to help administrators be better prepared to deal with security-related matters and serve as a wrap-around services team member to support student success.
• Work closely with the principal and staff of the school to foster a better understanding of the law enforcement function to maintain a secure learning environment. Proactively work with the school's leadership team and collaborate with school's administrative team on safety protocols and procedures.
• Serve as a visible and active law enforcement officer on campus dealing with…