Police Officer (2023-24 School Year) (7062) Job at Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop Independent School District Bastrop, TX 78602
$25.10 - $37.89 an hour
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Police Officer
Evaluation Type
Law Enforcement
Department
Assigned Campus
Pay Grade
P10
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
July 2020
Supervisor
Chief of Police/Director of Safety & Security
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:
Patrol District property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforce all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Law Enforcement
2. Patrol assigned campuses and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
3. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crises, accidents, and reports of crime.
4. Investigate criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction.
5. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
6. Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
7. Write effective legal incident reports.
8. Testify in court as needed.
1. Law Enforcement
2. Patrol assigned campuses and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
3. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crises, accidents, and reports of crime.
4. Investigate criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction.
5. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
6. Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
7. Write effective legal incident reports.
8. Testify in court as needed.
Consultation:
9. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
9. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Safety:
10. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
11. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
12. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
10. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
11. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
12. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
Administration:
13. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
Other Responsibilities:
14. Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
14. Comply with policies established by federal law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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.
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.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
Ability to work well with youth and adults
General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
Ability to work well with youth and adults
Experience:
Background in law enforcement or related work experience
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
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.
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.
- BISD has adopted policies CKE (Legal) and DEB (Legal). The district must also have a memorandum of understanding that outlines reasonable communication and coordination efforts between school police department and law enforcement agencies that have overlapping functions.
Primary Location
Service Center
Salary Range
$25.10 - $37.89 / Per Hour
Shift Type
Full-Time
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.