Police Sergeant/Investigator

Midland Independent School District•Midland, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The 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 MISD School Board for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and property. The Police Investigator will be responsible for criminal investigations and for further investigation of all felonies and other such misdemeanors that require extended investigation.

Requirements

Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate in Texas (TCOLE)
Minimum of 3 years of total police service with MISD Police
U.S. Citizen
Be familiar with MISD operations
Training or experience in law enforcement
Knowledge and experience of electronic intrusion detection systems
Current fulltime certified Police Officer
Must be able to demonstrate skills in leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to read and write legibly, formulate investigative reports, and speak clearly
Valid Texas Driver’s License and acceptable driving record; must adhere to Midland ISD’s vehicle safety and use program
Officer must live within Midland County
Maintain a home phone
Use and maintain a personal vehicle
Be able to work a flexible schedule
Remain “on call” when scheduled and requested
Have a valid Texas driver’s license
Not be on probation for any offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor
Not have been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor offense within the last 12 months or a Class B within the last 6 months
Not convicted of a SWI or DUI within the last 24 months
Never convicted of a felony
Subjected to a thorough background investigation
Examination by a licensed physician and psychologist, psychiatrist, or other registered professional and declared in good physical and mental health for appointment
Never discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions
Approved principles and practices as well as laws and ordinances governing police work
Laws and departmental procedures surrounding the handling of suspects, crime scene control, care of prisoners, and the presentation of evidence in court;
Behavioral patterns of criminals and their associates, modus operandi and criminal hang-outs.
Work with some degree of independence and to execute duties firmly, tactfully, and impartially
Understand and execute difficult oral and written directions;
Prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
React quickly and calmly in emergencies;
Develop and sustain positive working relationships with other employees, other law enforcement officers and the general public
Utilize investigator techniques and equipment
Operate and care of firearms, photography, and other equipment

Responsibilities

Patrolling MISD property in a manner prescribed by the Chief of Police
Remains on call as a duty officer to respond to alarms as required
Responds to all alarms or requests for assistance as required
Prepares and submits written reports of activities, incidents, and other security/safety violations or problems
Applies MISD security policies and procedures to situations involving acts of crime, alarm activations, and emergency situations
Works cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies
Inspects MISD property for compliance with security and safety requirements, makes recommendations to building administrators for improvements
Assists in conducting investigations and in providing written reports of incidents
Works days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as duties are scheduled
Works closely with students, teachers, and staff to gain support for the MISD security and safety program
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Investigates all crimes assigned; questions witnesses, victims, and suspects to determine factual material and provide evidence of leads.
Directs activities at the crime scene to assist victims; obtains clues, gathers and preserves evidences. Ensures that photographs and fingerprints of all persons arrested who are charged with violations are included in the records.
Records progress of investigations and maintain informational files on crimes and suspects.
Regularly updates immediate supervisor about the progress of investigations and requests additional instructions when further progress appears impossible.
Communicates with the complainant or victim periodically to apprise him or her of the state of the investigation. Informs the complainant or victim in all cases that are resolved by arrest.
Reviews departmental reports and other data pertaining to criminal cases.
Assists police officers in the apprehension of suspects or offenders, and generally act as liaison officer between the Department and all similar bureaus or units in other police departments and law enforcement agencies.
Files application for and reviews all search warrants obtained by any officer or unit of the Department.
Safeguards all property recovered; tags and stamps all lost, stolen, or found property including controlled substances that comes into the department’s possession. Ensures that all evidence is properly tracked and disposed as released by courts.
Assists in the preparation of cases for court. Prepares assigned cases for court and charges or responses to charges and procedures. Obtains court disposition of all cases in which he is involved.
Dept. training officer. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of training records for all TCOLE licensed officers ensuring that all officers are current in all required training.