What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Detective (2 positions) position at Austin Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE DETECTIVE FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
PAY GRADE: PD 4 DUTY DAYS: 260 DATE REVISED: 02/18/2025 HC
FUNDING THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Incumbent must hold a Peace Officer License and a Basic Peace Officer
Certification in good standing with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. An Intermediate Peace Officer Certification is
preferred. Incumbent must have two (2) years of law enforcement experience. Incumbent must have successfully completed a
TCOLE recognized First Line Supervision course within one year from the date of appointment.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires state mandated in-service training and successful completion of annual firearms qualifications
proficiency. The incumbent must complete all required professional development training as assigned by the department and
the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Also, the incumbent must be able to successfully complete a one (1) year
probationary period from the date of appointment.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent serves as Police Corporal within the AISD Police Department and has the responsibility for maintaining and
enforcing policies, directives, standards and laws of the District and State. Incumbent is also responsible for all investigations
assigned to him/her by the Sergeant over investigations. Incumbent will be responsible for oversight of subordinate officers
and other staff. This position requires the ability to plan daily work assignments, as well as, short-term and long- term
scheduling for case assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for conducting a range of criminal investigations including sex assaults, child abuse, assault, robbery,
- Conduct personnel investigations for the Austin ISD Human Resources on all employees.
- Serve as an investigative liaison with other law enforcement investigative units such as the Austin Police Department, Travis
- Assist and direct School Resource Officers on campuses, as well as patrol officers with questions regarding their criminal
- Provide continued education and training to AISD Officers and administrators in proper investigation protocol.
- Monitor all open and active cases as documented to ensure closure in a timely manner.
- Review warrant request paperwork submitted by line officers and forward to proper court for judge approval.
- Submit for warrant of arrests and search warrants from surrounding judges.
- In absence of ranking sergeant, will serve as supervisor in charge as assigned or at a crime scene.
- Review the Daily call logs from prior day to ensure calls were investigated properly.
- Serve in a dual role that includes the investigative unit and will be responsible for any duties assigned within the Juvenile
- Responsible for day-to-day operational oversight for the night patrol division.
- Review performance and provide feedback to subordinates.
- Recommend training for professional development.
- Notify superiors of personnel performance issues.
- Notify superiors of significant incidents and generate notifications promptly.
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AUSTIN ISD
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position usually involves working in a standard office environment but also may include patrolling outdoor. This
position may involve routine exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports directly to a Sergeant or their designee. The incumbent is accountable for subordinate officer’s
adherence to standards and quality of reports (including status reports.) Incumbent may meet with a Sergeant or their
designee to address issues and discuss equipment needs, staffing, etc. Guidance received from a supervisor is typically general
and on an exception basis. The incumbent receives an annual evaluation from their Sergeant.
The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
