Police Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Reports to: Chief of Police

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: POLICE PG 1 / 211 days

Minimum Salary: $61,612

Primary Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

Background in law enforcement or related work experience Experience as a school resource officer or ISD police officer preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Law Enforcement

• Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
• Provide law enforcement presence at after-hours events as assigned.
• Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Investigate 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 jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Write effective legal incident reports.
• Testify in court as needed.

Consultation

• Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Safety

• 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.

Administration

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Education

• Provide classroom instruction, as requested, on ways to interact with police officers and other general "good citizen" areas.
• Be visible on all assigned campuses on a regular basis and be available to answer questions for students, staff, and parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to operate and maintain control of motor vehicle in all situations.

Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations; strenuous walking, standing and climbing; working outdoors in varying climate conditions; and encountering dangerous situations during the day and at night.

On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Must be able to meet specific hearing and vision requirements for police officers

THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER