Job Title: Chief of Police Exemption Status / Test: Exempt / Executive
Reports to: Superintendent Dept. / School: Police Department / District
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage District Police Department. Coordinate daily operations of department to
ensure and provide safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Oversee district staffing,
training and equipment need's for district as required by Texas laws. Ensure enforcement of all
federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Qualifications:
Education / Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent law enforcement experience and training.
- High school diploma or GED
- Texas Peace Officer license issued and in good standing by Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE) (Preferred Master Proficiency Certificate)
- Clear and valid Texas driver's license
- Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h)
- Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) 96.641 and
Texas Occupation Code 1701.263 (As required by state law)
- In good standing with current and previous agencies
Special Knowledge / Skills:
- Knowledge of overall operations of a police department
- Knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing and Texas laws
- Knowledge of Incident Command
- Strong public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Law Enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective and
professional policing.
- Ensure the district is within compliance of all state laws involving safety and security.
- Provide training and ensure officers and ISD Marshals are properly trained and equipped.
- Enforce, investigate and make recommendations on incidents that are criminal in nature
- Coordinate training and enforcement activities with other department directors and
Campus principals.
- Serve as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the district
- Serve as district liaison to state and local agencies
- Select, train, supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignments,
retention, discipline and/or dismissal.
- Prepare, review, and maintain police department job description and policies
- Maintain evidence and property room
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and documents as required
- Maintain and evaluate department budget needs to ensure that operations are
cost-effective and funds are managed wisely
- Assist district with Behavioral Threat Assessment Team
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotionalcontrol under stress; potential for prolonged hours; on call 24
hours a day.
Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting and standing / moderate lifting and carrying (Less than 25 pounds)
Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working
Conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Ability to control sudden violent or
extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously.
Tools / Equipment Used: District vehicle, computer, firearms, handcuffs, two-way radios, safety shield,
Breaching tools, and first aid trauma packs.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
