Chief of Police
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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 §1701.2633.
- Clear and valid Texas driver’s license.