2026-2027 District Police Officer

Harlandale Independent School District•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Support and promote healthy relationships to ensure a safe learning and teaching environment. Act as a resource to students, staff members, and the community to provide guidance in law enforcement matters. Establish healthy relationships to ensure that first responders at all jurisdictional levels and across all disciplines work together effectively and efficiently. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Law Enforcement 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 criminal offenses occurring 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.
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.
Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
Protect the safety and welfare of any person in the jurisdiction of the police officer.
Assist school administration in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Be an available resource within the educational setting to connect the school community to outside resources.
Establish healthy relationships within the school setting by working as a team with students, parents, and school staff.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Administration Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.