Police

Primary Purpose :

The goal of a District Police Officer is to provide service, information and aid to students, employees, and visitors and protect all property within the area under control and jurisdiction of the Ector County Independent School District;

to exercise judgment with the limit prescribed by Law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Trustees and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Be a citizen of the United States or be able to provide documentation which authorizes them to reside and work in the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Be a high school graduate or have passed a General Educational Development test indicating high school equivalency.
• Must hold a basic or higher Certificate issued by TCLEOSE CERTIFIED APPLICANTS : Applicant who have had a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education or any other state law enforcement licensing agency suspended, must furnish the Department a complete written report from the licensing agency regarding the suspension.

Special Knowledge Skills :

• Honesty and integrity are integral to the character of all ECISD Police Department employees, therefore any willful omission, misrepresentation, falsification or other action by the applicant that is determined to obscure factual information or mislead investigators shall be cause for immediate termination of the applicant from further consideration.
• Not be currently on court ordered community service or probation for any criminal offense.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor of the classification "Class B", or its equivalent, within the last five (5) years in any state or federal court.
• Not have been convicted of intoxication offenses as defined by the Texas Penal code, Title 10, Chapter 49.04, 49.05 and 49.

06 with the last five years.

• Not have been convicted at any time of a felony offense, or its equivalent "Class A" misdemeanor, or its equivalent in any county, state or federal court.
• Not have any criminal charges pending.
• Not have excessive traffic tickets or accidents.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have been honorable discharged from any and all military service or provide proof of acceptable military re- enlistment eligibility if prior service is uncharacterized.

Experience :

• Satisfactorily meet the requirements of a thorough background investigation conducted by the ECISD Police D epartment.
• Successfully complete a Department approved employment physical and be declared in writing by health care providers to be physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the applicant's performance of duty as a peace officer.
• Successfully pass a drug screening test.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Prepares reports on all activities and performs related duties as assigned by the Chief; May be assigned to work day or night;
• Carry out Educational Code Subchapter C, 37.081 through 37.083; Works closely with principals and staff; Works extra duties as scheduled;

Other duties as assigned by ECISD Chief of Police or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Last updated : 2024-05-06