District Police Officer

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Job Title : District Police Officer

Exemption Status : Nonexempt / At-Will

Reports to : Chief of Police

Pay Grade : H6

Calendar Days : 260

Dept. / School : Police Department

Primary Purpose

Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Support and promote healthy relationships to ensure a safe learning and teaching environment. Act as a resource to students, staff members, and the community to provide guidance in law enforcement matters. Establish healthy relationships to ensure that first responders at all jurisdictional levels and across all disciplines work together effectively and efficiently. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws.

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests

Ability to work well with youth and adults

Experience :

Background in law enforcement or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Law Enforcement

Safety

Administration

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools / Equipment Used : District vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, security equipment, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion : Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding / mouse, prolonged driving

Lifting : Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment : Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), moderate exposure to noise, frequent districtwide travel

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

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.

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.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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