Police Corporal

REPORTS TO: Sergeant

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAYGRADE: Police 4
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is under the guidance of the precinct Sergeant, and serves as Corporal, responsible for supervising the officers assigned to the division/feeder pattern and/or unit. This position will ensure the positions assigned under its leadership maintains a state of readiness in order to meet the day to day operational responsibilities of each position assigned to the division. The corporal of the division/feeder pattern or unit is responsible for managing law enforcement related matters within the boundary of the School District utilizing the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, District’s Board Policy, Management Guidelines, Departmental Rules and Regulations and other directive from the Chief of Police.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. All employees of SISD will commit to enriching lives by providing an exceptional experience in a welcoming and positive environment. Our service standards will be established through safety, courteousness, responsiveness and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Texas Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Valid Texas driver’s license
Intermediate Peace Officer Certification
At least, 3 years of law enforcement experience prior to the date of the posting
Must not have a sustained complaint for untruthfulness or association with person of questionable character.

Preferred

5 years of law enforcement experience
Leadership Training
ALERRT Trainer Certification
SAFVIC Certification
FTO Certification
TCOLE Instructor Certification

Required Knowledge / Skills:

Proficient in Texas Penal Code, Education Code, juvenile laws and processing procedures
Proficient in Spring ISD Student and Staff Code of Conduct
Proficient with Spring ISD Police Department Policies, Procedures, and forms.
Ability to pass a written exam with a minimum score of 70% required.
Ability to pass a physical agility, psychological, and drug test.
Ability to work well with juveniles and adults.
Ability to work any shift as needed (to include weekends and holidays).
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Act as a first-line supervisor in the absence or at the direction of the sergeant.
Respond to incidents requiring law enforcement attention both on and around school grounds. The position will also take appropriate action during any crisis event and/or criminal investigations.
Complete any/all required reports to document incidents for follow-up investigations, informative reports and for prosecution.
In coordination with the Sergeant, monitor officers’ daily work performance.
Review approve officers’ daily logs and/or incident and offense reports.
Provide training and support to officers assigned to their area of responsibility as needed.
Attend community meetings to learn and address community concerns as designated.
Patrol assigned areas on a regular basis and take appropriate action when required.
Investigate law enforcement matters and/or provide officers with supervisory direction in all law enforcement matters.
Ensure officers protect and preserve crime scene evidence.
Assist campus and other School District member to ensure all safety and security practices are adhered in according to policy and the Safety & Security Charter.
Attend any/all assigned courts of law to act as a witness to ensure justice is served.
Enforce the local, state, and federal laws.
Asist other police agencies in law enforcement matters involving Spring ISD property, students, or personnel as directed.
Serve as a Field Training Officer.
This position will perform other job duties as assigned.

When off-duty, the corporal will maintain communications with the division/feeder pattern or unit sergeant and be available by radio or telephone/cellular phone at all times unless otherwise noted prior to going off-duty. This position serves in an on-call rotation for Critical Incident Command situations. This position also serves as a representative for the Police Department with their geographic area of assignment and will be available for public discussions of law enforcement, public safety, community-oriented problem solving and initial complaints against officers and/or department action(s). This position may be assigned or reassigned as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in all different areas of district at off hours; on call 24 hours a day. 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.