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Spring ISD

Officer, Police (260)

Spring ISD, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Officer, Police (260) Primary Purpose

The District Police Officer is responsible for handling law enforcement and police related matters at District facilities as outlined in the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, District's Board Policy, Management Guidelines, Departmental Rules and Regulations, and as directed by the Chief of Police. The officer works cooperatively with the school administration, students, staff members, other District police officers, and officers from all law enforcement agencies to maintain positive campus security and a safe, secure campus environment.

Days per Year:

260 Job Title:

Police Officer Reports To:

Police Chief Wage/Hour Status:

Non‑Exempt Paygrade:

Police Salary Scale

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills

General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws

Ability to exercise good judgment under potentially dangerous conditions

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs

Bonded as required by Texas Education Code 37.081

Ability to pass required physical, psychological, and drug tests

Ability to work well with youths and adults

All officers are required to work all man‑made or natural disasters impacting the school district at the direction of the Chief of Police

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Patrol the District and provide police services to individual facilities, students and staff

Operate a District vehicle and patrol school property or an assigned area to deter criminal offenses such as fire, burglary, theft, vandalism and other unauthorized activities

Investigate criminal offenses that occur within the District's jurisdiction or against the District

Collect evidence

Enforce regulations for and on District school buses

Perform physically strenuous activities required to identify, detain, and apprehend offenders, and file appropriate charges

Respond to burglar and fire alarms as dispatched, investigate cause, and notify on‑duty communications officer

Investigate suspicious persons in and around schools

Report misuse of buildings and property belonging to the District

Enforce all general and criminal laws of Texas within the District's jurisdiction

Assist traffic control on streets, at athletic events, school closings/openings, or any other location necessary to ensure safety and welfare of students and staff

Provide crisis response to schools and facilities

Perform security inspections of buildings, including manual checks of all exterior doors and windows, and report any breach to the police communications officer

Maintain awareness of District activities occurring on school property after hours and perform special patrols during those events

Conduct intrusion system transmission tests for each school as assigned and report results to the on‑duty communications officer and in the daily patrol log

Report road and weather conditions that may affect or disrupt transportation schedules or routine operation of the District

Perform routine daily patrol car servicing (gas, oil, tires, etc.) to ensure a properly functioning vehicle

Perform central alarm monitoring and dispatching as assigned

Assist other law enforcement agencies on campus when requested

Investigate violations of District rules and regulations when requested by District administration

Participate in administrative hearings concerning alleged violations

Provide police services at District‑sponsored events, on or off campus

Refer non‑District related criminal incidents to the proper agency having jurisdiction

Prepare complete and concise written reports on incidents and problems that can be used in successful criminal prosecutions

Identify, locate, and report security problems or potential security problems

Assist in enforcing applicable items from the student handbook as requested by local campus administrator

Establish a positive working relationship among students, staff and community

Provide police‑related services as assigned by the Chief of Police

Be available to work overtime as assigned by the Chief of Police

Be available for call‑out on emergency situations in the District

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police

Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress; strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in all different areas of district at off hours; on call 24 hours a day.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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