Police Sergeant (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves day-to-day supervisory responsibility for all sworn and non-sworn members, with the authority to delegate to subordinate supervisors. The role performs Law Enforcement duties and responsibilities within DISD jurisdiction, reporting directly to the Chief of Police. Assignments may include patrol, narcotics, court process, or criminal investigation, potentially involving undercover and surveillance work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Background in law enforcement
Current Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Current valid Texas operator’s driver’s license
Must be able to be insured by the Donna ISD insurance carrier.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other Donna ISD employees and officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action
Ability to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as required
Ability to learn the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or organizations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram or schedule form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable.
Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Sit, climb or balance, run, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Physically subdue and restrain uncooperative suspects, prisoners and/or inmates.
Regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and in emergency situations, lift persons with body weight ranging from 100 to 250 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is preferred
Seven years or more experience as a Full-time police officer preferred
Advanced certification in Law Enforcement.
Ability to also speak and write in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and regulations.
Respond to emergency calls, routine complaints and take action as necessary.
Direct traffic.
Investigate traffic accidents that occur on school district property and respond to accidents involving school district vehicles off campus.
Investigate crimes against persons and property and assist federal, state and local law enforcement.
Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints and investigations.
File cases with district attorney.
Make lawful arrests for violation of laws for the State of Texas and local government ordinance.
Serve felony, misdemeanor and mental commitment warrants and make arrests.
Serve court papers including writs, summons, subpoenas, capias, etc.
Question witness and suspects and take statements.
Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Perform surveillance of suspects.
Gather and label evidence, take photographs and fingerprints, guard & transport prisoners and testify in court.
May address and work with community groups to promote good public relations and to inform citizens of police activities and crime prevention.
Approve subordinates’ reports and insure subordinates complete their daily assigned duties.
Download and save subordinates’ body camera video in a timely manner.
Regular attendance is a must.
Ability to work well with others.
Subject to division reassignment as determined by the Chief of Police or Superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Consult and work cooperatively with other agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
Assist the Transportation Department with problems at bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses, as requested.
Provide protection to or escort district personnel, as needed.
Defuse potentially hostile situations.
Operate all equipment, including firearms, according to established safety procedures.
Conduct presentations for students and staff regarding safety and security.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports.
Must be familiar with Donna ISD policy and procedures.
Must follow the “Educators Code of Ethic’.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
Exercise professional judgment in absences.
Be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
Subject to reassignment as determined by the Chief of Police or Superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or immediate supervisor.
Supervise personnel that have been placed in his/her charge.
Ensure that subordinate personnel in his/her charge carry out daily duties as defined by job descriptions, policies and procedures, level of responsibilities, department goals, and applicable federal and state laws.
Report both orally and in written form, poor job performance, violations of department policy, and violations of federal and state laws involving any subordinate or officer of same or higher rank, through established chain of command.