Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice Administration or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Graduation from a law enforcement leadership program (ex. FBI National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), ILEA Management College, and LEMIT)

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensed Peace Officer

• TCOLE Master Peace Officer Certification

• Completion of all National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses applicable to this position or obtain within 1 month of hire

• Successful completion of the Chief of Police certification as required by TCOLE and the Texas Education Code (TEC) or obtain within two years of hire or as required by statute

• Successful completion of training required by the TEC 96.641 and Texas Occupations Code 1701.263 within one year of hire or as required by statute

• Valid Texas Driver’s License with excellent driving record

Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of experience in law enforcement, including at least three years of experience as a law enforcement officer and five years of experience in a law enforcement command-level position

• Ten years’ experience in a command-level position (preferred)

• Direct experience managing civilian security personnel (preferred)

• Experience in a command-level position within a school district police department (preferred)

• Experience in the application of law enforcement policies, procedures, operations, and federal and state guidelines

• Collaboration with community stakeholders including applicable governing bodies (e.g., City Council, School Board, Board of Trustees, etc.)

• Coordination of emergency management operations to include planning and responding to emergencies and/or crisis situations (preferred)

• Experience with the Texas School Safety Center (TEC Chapter 37) – school-based law enforcement model and/or working for an ISD police department, and ALERRT (preferred)

• Experience with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Safe and Supportive School Program (preferred)

• No history of criminal activity

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop or update long and short-range objectives and goals for the safety and security of the district to meet the established mission, vision, and values set forth by the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent

• Ensure police and security services are collaborative, proactive and supportive of the goals and objectives of the district

• Develop policies, procedures, and deployment plans that are focused on sound school-based police and security best practices

• Collaborate with administrative and campus personnel to ensure safety and security needs of campuses are met through school-based values and techniques

• Coordinate all emergency management functions including planning for and responding to district emergency and/or crisis situations

• Establish liaison with other law enforcement, government, and non-profit professionals including federal, state, county, local and neighborhood entities

• Facilitate and administer daily police activities, including coordination through subordinates

• Direct activities of personnel engaged in preparing and coordinating budget and financial processes

• Direct activities of personnel engaged in maintaining police records, property, and evidence based on police best practices

• Direct activities of personnel engaged in recruiting and hiring departmental personnel

• Ensure that all personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, receive appropriate training as required by law and district policy

• Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises assigned staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, 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 and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

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

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