Campus Police Officer
Position Summary:
Responsible for handling law enforcement matters throughout the district and assigned campuses as enumerated in the S.B.I.S.D. Police Department “Standards of Operations Manual”, Board of Trustees Policies and House Bill 3 which requires that every K-12 school in Texas have an armed officer on campus during school hours.
Essential Functions:
- Must respond to an active threat on campus within a timely manner under a variety of circumstances.
- Patrol school grounds and surrounding area for student, faculty, and community safety.
- Perform daily safety security perimeter checks of campus property and work close with campus safety officer.
- Assist administration with domestic complaints or complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus and assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested.
- Assist with patrolling traffic and speeding vehicles on or around campus. Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents and stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
- Escort district personnel in potentially hostile situations and assist staff with after hour functions upon their request.
- Enforce all local, state and federal laws and support in the enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the S.B.I.S.D Board of Trustees.
- Assist the Transportation Department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their request.
- Must be able to provide training, lectures, or guidance to faculty, staff, and students as it relates to matters of public safety when appropriate.
- Completes and maintains proficiency in all requirements and training for Texas school-based law enforcement.
Requirements:
- At the time of application, must possess a current and unrestricted Texas Peace Officer’s license (Certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE.)
- All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and 21 years of age.
- State law requires all reserve candidates to go through the same stringent background check and training as those seeking regular, full-time employment with any Texas law enforcement agency.
- Valid Class “C” Driver License with acceptable driving record.
- All qualified applicants MUST complete and submit a TCOLE personal history statement and required documentation.
- Birth Certificate (issued by government agency NOT hospital) or Certificate of Naturalization
- Social Security Card
- Driver’s License (front and back)
- Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at background investigation stage)
- DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member -4 Form)
- Qualified applicants must pass a drug test, psychological and physical examination as well as a criminal background check. The cost for the medical examination and drug screen is to be paid by the applicant.
- Qualified applicants must submit to Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- All applicants must pass firearms qualifications.
- All candidates must be of good moral character and able to communicate with the public, and be available for shift work, weekends and holidays.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults.
- Five (5) years of full-time paid peace officer employment highly preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of full-time peace officer experience for campus police officer position.