Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Police Officer
Job Title:
Police Officer
Reports To:
Chief of Police
Classification:
Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt
Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 309
Supplemental Pay available for Intermediate, Advanced and Master Certification. (Opportunity for Overtime)
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for handling law enforcement matters throughout the district as enumerated in the S.B.I.S.D. Police Department "Standards of Operations Manual", Board of Trustees Policies and applicable national, state and local laws.
Qualifications/Skills:
Education/Certification:-
A current Texas Peace Officer's license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of full time paid peace officer employment preferred.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Law Enforcement:-
Patrol assigned campus and respond to all calls from local school principal, or designee, regarding crisis situations.
- Escort district personnel in potentially hostile situations and assist staff with after hour functions upon their request.
- Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree of federal, state, or local origin and enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the S.B.I.S.D Board of Trustees.
- Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents and stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
- Assist principals with domestic complaints or complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus and assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested.
- Assist the Transportation Dept. with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their request.
- Be able to fulfill telecommunication duties when necessary.
Reports/Records:
- Write effective, legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders.
Other:
- Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Procedures Manual" as deemed necessary in order to fulfill objectives in manual and proficient operating of computer records systems, Harris County JIMS, DIMS, JOTS and HPD Mobile Data Terminals.
- Maintain firearms proficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Computer, various office equipment and district vehicle.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:-
Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands:
- Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
- Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying.
- Overtime as needed.
Environmental Factors:
- Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Application Procedure:
Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.