What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Sergeant position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
02/19/2025
CLOSING DATE:
03/05/2025 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00006918
LOCATION:
Police Department
POSITION TITLE:
Police Sergeant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
- Responsible for oversight of subordinate officers and other staff.
- Plan daily work assignments as well as short- and long-term scheduling of officers and other staff.
- Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within the District’s jurisdiction to protect students, staff, visitors, and District property.
- Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
- Investigate criminal offenses occurring within the District’s jurisdiction.
- Secure crime scenes and collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
- Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
- Write effective legal incident reports.
- Testify in court as needed.
- Be aware of recent court rulings pertaining to police activity and ensure compliance of district police officers to minimize liability
- Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Safety
- Coordinate security for special events when required.
- Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
- Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
- Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
- Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Personnel Management
- 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.
- Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Schedule duty shifts of assigned unit or team.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and revision of police department job descriptions.
Administration
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
- Assist with maintaining property room for storage of weapons, contraband, and other items confiscated on district policy
- Assist with coordination of vehicles and equipment maintenance and repair.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise police officers and civilian staff
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years of experience as a fully commissioned police officer
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Intermediate Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Must succesfully complete the TCOLE New Supervisor course (3737) within one year prior to or after the assignment
- Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
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
OTHER INFORMATION:
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. Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate lifting and carrying (15 – 44 pounds); prolonged sitting and standing; strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse; prolonged driving. Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); moderate exposure to noise; frequent districtwide travel; 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; maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Police Lieutenant; Date Revised: January 2024
SALARY:
Pay Grade: 10
DAYS:
230
