Police Officer
Position Summary:
Patrol district property to protect all LHISD students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and to prevent property loss to the District property due to theft or vandalism. Must uphold all penal and education laws of the State of Texas. May have primary responsibility for police investigations.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
- Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
- Investigate criminal offenses occurring within the district’s jurisdiction.
- Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
- Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
- Write effective legal incident reports.
- Testify and present evidence in court as needed.
- Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
- Help 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.
- Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or certified GED
- Must hold a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law
- Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Must meet all TCOLE requirements for initial licensure
- 2 years’ experience as a senior police officer