Police Officer - Prospective Campus

Openings as of 7/5/2026 Police Officer - Prospective Campus (2026-2027) JobID: 7095 Position Type: Security/ Police Officer Date Posted: 4/22/2025 Location: Prospective Department Date Available: 04/22/2025 REPORTS TO: Chief/Captain of Police DATE REVISED: September 17, 2020 Operations & Campus Principal LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 226 DAYS PAY GRADE: C06 WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $23.23 Min - $30.09 Max Primary Purpose The Police Officer is responsible for handling law enforcement matters throughout the District as enumerated in the Edinburg CISD Police Department "Procedures Manual", Board of Trustee Policies, and applicable federal, state and local laws, as per 37.081 of the Texas Education Code. Qualifications High School Graduate or GED Must have a current Texas Peace Officer's license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education Must meet all requirements for licensing by T.C.L.E.O.S.E. Must hold a current valid Texas Class "C" driver's license Must be bondable by a standard bonding company TEA certification requirements Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrate ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults Demonstrate ability to write an effective, correct and legally complete offense report in the English language Five years of experience as a police officer preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties Patrols ECISD Jurisdictions, or assigned to a campus. Responds to all calls for service requested from the local school principal or designee regarding crisis situations. Ability to defuse potentially hostile situations. Write effective, legal incident/offense reports. Collect, preserve, and secure evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations: witness statements, real evidence etc. Apprehend offenders. File appropriate criminal charges as applicable with the proper agency. Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree of federal, state and local origin. Conduct investigations when deemed necessary based on sound information concerning an alleged criminal offense. Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents. Assist principals with domestic complaints or complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus. Assist the Transportation Department with problems at bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their requests. Escort buses on school activities. Assist staff with after hour functions for security. Assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested. Stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles. Enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees of ECISD within district procedure guidelines. Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Procedures Manual", as the police officer deems reasonably necessary in order to fulfill the objectives set forth in the "Procedures Manual". Assist campus security personnel. Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others. Performs other related duties as assigned. Equipment Used Flashlights Radios Handcuffs Department vehicles Duty weapon Working Conditions Reading ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Emotional control under stress Exhibit rapid mental decision making ability to defuse disturbances or distractions Strenuous walking, standing, lifting, and/or climbing Ability to operate a motor vehicle Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination May be subjected to adverse and hazardous conditions Work outdoors in varying climate conditions Nondiscrimination Statement Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX: Mark Micallef, View email address on click.appcast.io, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504: Sofia Hinojosa, View email address on click.appcast.io, Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr