Police Officer
Position Summary:
Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently.
Essential Functions:
- Perform daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
- Coordinate and collaborate enforcement activities with other department directors and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative policing, police programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs; collaborate with PD Leadership and the Executive Director of Health, Safety, Crisis and Emergency Management as appropriate.
- Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff as assigned by PD leadership.
- Develop and present in-service training for department and PfISD employees as appropriate.
- Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
- Oversee investigation of criminal activities that occur 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.
- Patrol district property to protect all students, staff and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism.
- Follow the district Emergency Response Guide and Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP).
- Collaborate, communicate and coordinate with the PfISD HR Administrator as appropriate.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Adhere to standards for the department based on accepted practices in each specific area of operation.
- Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE);
- Clear and valid Texas driver’s license;
- Background in law enforcement or related work experience.