School District Peace Officer (235 Days): 2026-2027 School Year

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School District Peace Officer for the 2026-2027 School Year. The officer will patrol assigned campuses and/or routes within the district's jurisdiction, respond to crisis situations, accidents, and crime reports. Responsibilities include investigating criminal offenses, collecting and preserving evidence, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Texas driver's license and a driving record that meets the District’s standard for operations of motor vehicles
• Some experience in law enforcement or a direct related field
• Must be able to work independently
• 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
• Aptitude to work well with youth and adults
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Required to work any shift hours or assigned function, including weekends and holidays; no schedule is considered permanent to include days off and maybe changed to meet the needs of the department
• Must comply with hiring standards set forth in the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) for Peace Officer licensing to include all hiring requirements as prescribed by the District and the Police and Security Services Department
• TCOLE regulations for licensing- must be a U.S. citizen or is a legal permanent resident of the United States, if the person is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge and presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned campus(es) and/or patrol routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction
• Respond to all calls from campus(es) concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime
• Investigate all criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED