Police Officer 12M (SY 26-27)

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

2d•$63,818 - $83,909

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Police Officer helps maintain a safe learning and working environment by protecting the rights and property of students, staff, and the district. The role promotes safety and crime awareness and prevention, implements proactive programs, trains probationary Police Officers, and builds positive relationships with the community. The position requires sound judgment in applying the law and departmental and district policies, and responding to public-safety needs with or without direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current TCOLE Peace Officer Certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to qualify with a primary handgun and rifle.
Ability and willingness to respond to active threats on campus in a timely manner.
Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.
Must demonstrate sound judgment regarding law and departmental and district policy, and make decisions necessary to maintain public safety.

Nice To Haves

48 college hours.
Five or more years as a full-time peace officer licensed by TCOLE.
Prior military service with an honorable discharge.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to active threats on campus under a variety of circumstances.
Patrol school grounds, surrounding areas, and district areas with high traffic volumes or speeding vehicles; respond to calls for service on and off campus.
Perform tactical operations in and around schools to combat criminal activity and assist with safety programs.
Conduct annual Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) audits and may assist with video-surveillance security plans.
Conduct investigations or coordinate with the Houston Police Department and other outside agencies to investigate campus criminal acts.
Develop forms for processing juveniles and adults in custody; contact the Assistant District Attorney's Office for legal advice; and transport people in custody to appropriate holding facilities.
Conduct gang-related investigations and respond to gang-related activity on campus.
Generate and download offense reports, attend court when subpoenaed, and respond to after-hours emergency calls for service.
Assist school administrators with disruptive students and parents; hold conferences with students, parents, and administrators concerning student misbehavior.
Issue warnings and citations and make arrests for violations of the Texas Penal Code.
Provide public-safety training, lectures, or guidance to faculty, staff, and students when appropriate.
Train probationary Police Officers.
Perform other duties as assigned.