What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at DAEP?
As assigned by the Chief of Police; Enforce applicable Board policy; Investigate assigned complaints; Assist in the protection of students, staff, and District property; Patrol assigned campuses and respond to all calls from local school principals or designees regarding crises; Write effective legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders; Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Required:
High School Diploma or certified GED required
Two or more years of college or advanced training preferred
Certificate/License Required:
Must hold a valid Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education; Must have a valid Drivers License
Experience:
Two or more years of successful law enforcement experience as a commissioned peace officer is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Ability to work with students and school-aged children; Good human relations and communication skills; Knowledge to present crime prevention programs (in a classroom setting preferred)
Physical/Mental Demands:
Must be able to work day, evening, and night shifts with varied days off; Must be willing to relocate to Mount Pleasant - Titus County with a 15-minute response time to admin. building; Respond to calls for service during and after regular school hours; Respond to civil disasters such as tornadoes, fire, hurricanes, etc.. (where District personnel are required)Provide a general and consistent adult and law enforcement presence at critical locations on District facilities;
**MPISD DOES NOT SPONSOR H1-B VISAS**
