Chief of Police

Elkhart Independent School District•Elkhart, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Experience as a fully commissioned police officer
Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

Nice To Haves

Initial chief training must be completed within two years of appointment.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.
Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.
Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district’s jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.
Oversee the school guardian program.
Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions.
Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, audits including DVA, and other documents as required.
Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff, community, as required.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.