Police OfficerJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: POSTING NUMBER: 00016680 LOCATION: CISD Police Department - 873 POSITION TITLE: Police Officer JOB DESCRIPTION: Protects the District's students, employees, and properties. In tandem with the District's management team, maintains an orderly and safe learning environment where teachers may teach, and students have the opportunity to learn. Enforces municipal ordinance, county, state, and federal laws. Works independently. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within District jurisdiction.Work with campus administrators to provide a safe environment.Respond to calls for service concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.Coordinate police services with school official, students, parents, and patrons.Complete presentations to school officials, students, parents, and patrons about safe school and criminal justice issues.Investigate all criminal offenses that occur within District's jurisdiction.Collect and preserve evidence including witness statements and physical evidence.Take custody of perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations, as necessary.Write effective legal incident/offense reports.Testify in court and administrative hearing as needed.Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.Provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.Provide protection to or escort District personnel as needed.Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.Maintain confidentiality.Regular attendance.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Police Lieutenant(s) and Chief of Police. EXPERIENCE: QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Bonded as required by Texas Education Code Section 37.081(h)
- Ability to pass psychological and polygraph tests and drug screenings
- Ability to work well with youth and adults
- Excellent oral and written communication
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors :Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional District travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. The following physical requirements and/or capabilities are what an employee needs to possess in order to meet the physical demands of the job:
- Walking (move about on foot)
- Carrying (transporting an object by hand)
- Crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending the knees and spine)
- Climbing (ascending and descending stairs)
- Lifting (able to lift 50-60 lbs.)
- Kneeling (bending legs at the knees to come to rest on the knees)
- Pulling (able to exert force upon an object so the object moves toward the force, includes jerking)
- Pushing (exerting force upon an object so the object moves away from the force)
- Bending (ability to move at the waist downward and upward with reasonable mobility)
- An employee may be required to perform any or all of the above physical requirements. These physical requirements may constitute 95% of the employee's daily functions.
APPLY TO: To apply for this position, click login above. Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Chief has requested no telephone calls, please. SALARY: PAY GRADE: POL - 3 - Minimum hourly rate - $28.12 DAYS: 260