Campus Police Officer

Gunter ISD (TX)•Gunter, TX

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About The Position

The Gunter ISD Police Department enforces the provision of Section 21.483 of the Texas Education Code, the Texas Penal Code, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Gunter ISD School Board of Trustees for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and property.

Requirements

Meets all current qualifications for Peace Officer Certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
High School Diploma or GED
U.S. Citizen
Minimum 3 years Law Enforcement
Must be able to work independently.
Demonstrate proficiency with authorized duty weapon(s). The ability to qualify annually on an approved department course.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team of youth-serving professionals.
Willingness to develop partnerships with students, parents, families, community organizations, and school administrators.
Recognition that student success is the primary outcome sought.
Knowledge of school base legal issues.
Knowledge of school safety technology and implementation.
Knowledge of school and social service resources.
Bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h).
Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests.
Maintain a personal phone
Be able to work a flexible schedule
Remain "on call" 24 hours a day, or when scheduled and requested.
Have a valid driver's license
Not be on probation for any criminal offense.
Never convicted of a Class A or B misdemeanor.
Never convicted of a felony.
Subjected to a thorough background investigation
Never discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police

Nice To Haves

Preferred Advanced or Master Peace Officer Certification through (TCOLE)
Advanced or Masters Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Patrolling Gunter ISD property in a manner prescribed by the Superintendent and Chief of Police.
Responds to requests for assistance within the school district and school district activities.
Prepares and submits written reports of activities, incidents, and other security/safety violations or problems.
Applies Gunter ISD security policies and procedures to situations involving acts of crime, alarm activations, emergency drills and emergency situations.
Works cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies.
Inspects Gunter ISD property for compliance with security and safety requirements, makes recommendations to the Chief of Police for improvements.
Assists in conducting investigations and in providing written reports of incidents.
Works days, evenings and weekends, as duties are scheduled.
Works closely with students, teachers, and staff to gain support for the Gunter ISD security and safety program.