Police Officer

Position Type:
Security/Security - Police Officer

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
PCA Administration

Date Available:
07/06/2026
Job Title: Police Officer*


Location: Districtwide Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/ 204 days

Reports to: Chief of Police Salary Range: $49,776 - $69,360

Primary Purpose:

Patrols charter property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinance, county ordinances and state laws as well as policies, directives, and standards of the Charter.

Education/Certification/Qualifications:
Minimum 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

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of law enforcement or related work experience.

Uniformed patrol experience in a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency is preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Law Enforcement

1. Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
2. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
3. Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district's jurisdiction.
4. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
5. Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
6. Write effective legal incident reports.
7. Testify in court as needed.
8. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Safety

1. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
2. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
3. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
4. Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Administration

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

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.

**Charter employing police officers must have adopted policies CKE (Legal) and DEB (Legal). The charter 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.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.