Police Lieutenant 2026-2027

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Lieutenant protects the lives and property of students, faculty, and staff and supports their welfare through crime prevention and enforcement of laws. The position provides first-line supervision to Sergeants and police officers engaged in general or specialized police work, working both in the field and in the office. The Lieutenant supervises police operations, responds to incidents, ensures compliance with department policies and applicable laws, and manages personnel, records, investigations, schedules, and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Advanced TCLEOSE Certification.
Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing the custody of persons.
Thorough knowledge of the police and procedures manual.
Five years of experience with a District Police Department.
Two years of experience in a command position within ECISD.
No sustained internal complaints within the year before promotion.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

A higher education level is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow Board Policy and ECISD Police Department General Orders.
Manage Sergeant positions and their personnel.
Supervise police operations and take command of field incidents.
Serve as back-up when assistance is required.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed and actions comply with applicable laws.
Periodically inspect police facilities and equipment, officer appearance and work quality, safety procedures, and officer conduct.
Prepare annual evaluations of Sergeants and conduct counseling sessions based on those evaluations.
Prepare monthly evaluations and conduct counseling sessions for probationary officers.
Recommend personnel actions, including transfers, promotions, and discipline, to the Chief.
Maintain accurate records and assess probationary officers' performance at the end of their probationary periods; recommend release, extension, or termination.
Conduct employee conferences and counseling sessions to resolve problems and document subordinate conduct and counseling.
Participate actively in personnel training.
Enforce state laws and city ordinances and answer calls for public assistance.
Supervise preliminary investigations by officers and conduct investigations when necessary.
Collect evidence and complete reports as necessary.
Confer with Sergeants and officers about cases returned for additional information or correction and ensure corrective action is taken.
Review shift paperwork for accuracy and completeness, approve it, and route it to the appropriate follow-up department.
Ensure officers are accounted for and work their assigned hours, and pass necessary information to the Chief.
Oversee or investigate fleet accidents, take appropriate enforcement action, and recommend corrective or disciplinary action to management.
Testify in court.
Conduct internal and external investigations of subordinates and recommend disciplinary action.
Create and maintain shift files and personnel, complaint, report, arrest, and citation-production records.
Oversee personnel scheduling to ensure sufficient officers are available for assigned tasks.
Ensure district equipment is maintained, accounted for, and available for use.
Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and changes to those laws, and share relevant information with subordinates.
Inspect district facilities for security and equipment for serviceability and report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
Oversee approval of arrests made by subordinates.
Prepare special reports as needed and requested.
Serve on district boards and committees as requested.
Communicate program activity through the chain of command.
Perform other duties as assigned.