POLICE OFFICER

Full-time - Entry Level

4133 Warpath Ave Santa Fe, TX

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to patrol district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and to prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. The role involves enforcing all laws, including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. The officer will be responsible for responding to crisis situations, investigating criminal offenses, and ensuring the safety and security of the school environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 all criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Write effective legal incident reports, including offense, incident, and accident reports.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide 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.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws.
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs.
• Bonded as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h).
• Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests.
• Ability to work well with youth and adults.
• Background in law enforcement or related work experience.
• Five years patrol experience preferred.