Job Title:             Police Sergeant                                                                 Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to:         Chief of Police                                                                   Pay Grade: PD2                    

Dept./School:    Police Department                                                          Days: 217    

Primary Purpose:

Demonstrate a commitment to the education of our youth and to maintain an appropriate learning environment through the protection of students, employees, and property. Provide first line supervision to officers in the field for an assigned unit, in addition to performing the full range of duties of a police officer. Maintain and enforce municipal, county, and state ordinances and laws as well as district policies, directives, and standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum 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

Preferred Education/Certification:

Bachelor degree from an accredited university

Advanced Peace Officer License

TCOLE SBLE Certification

TCOLE recognized First Line Supervision course

Special Knowledge/Skills:

General knowledge of overall operations of a police department

General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs

Bondable as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)

Ability to plan establish responsibilities and organize work of officers and other staff

Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests

Ability to work well with youth and adults

Experience:

Must have seven (7) years of police officer experience

Two (2) years of police supervisory experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Law Enforcement

1. Responsible for oversight of subordinate officers and other staff.
2. Plan daily work assignments as well as short- and long-term scheduling of officers and other staff.
3. Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
4. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
5. Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district’s jurisdiction.
6. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
7. Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
8. Write effective legal incident reports.
9. Testify in court as needed.
10. Be aware of recent court rulings pertaining to police activity and ensure compliance of district police officers to minimize liability
11. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Safety

1. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
2. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
3. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
4. Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

1. Supervise personnel and administrative duties of assigned unit or team including the coordination of equipment and staffing based upon priority and scheduling of activities in assigned area of the district.
2. Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
3. Schedule duty shifts of assigned unit or team.
4. Assist with the preparation, review, and revision of police department job descriptions.

Administration

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
2. Assist with maintaining property room for storage of weapons, contraband, and other items confiscated on district policy
3. Assist with coordination of vehicles and equipment maintenance and repair.
4. Coordinate coverage for district extra-curricular events that require officers to be present.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise police officers and civilian staff.

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.

Salary : $87,613 - $95,748