Police Officer

Police Officer Cypress‑Fairbanks Independent School District Police Department – Cypress, Texas. Position Type: Full‑Time Job Description Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. High school diploma or certified GED required. Must hold a valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Consideration will not be given to a TCOLE license or license from another state with a Dishonorable Discharge or an equivalent notation from previous law‑enforcement jobs. Applicants with a General Discharge from TCOLE, or the equivalent notation from a law‑enforcement job in another state, must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the discharge. Consideration will be on a case‑by‑case basis. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must meet requirements specified in TAC, Title 37, Part 7, Chapter 217, Rule 217.1 regarding criminal history. Two years of successful law‑enforcement experience as a commissioned peace officer preferred. Two or more years of college or advanced training preferred. Must be able to work day, evening and night shifts with varied days off. Must show negative on a drug and/or alcohol test to be given on a pre‑employment, random, post‑accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and District policy. Terms of Employment: 260 days Salary / Paygrade: $30.18/HP5 plus $0.19/hr equipment stipend (based on verifiable job‑related experience). Essential Functions Meet all posted qualifications. Enforce applicable Board policy. Investigate assigned criminal complaints. Assist in the protection of students, staff and District property. Serve as a law‑enforcement resource to students and District personnel. Provide a general and consistent adult and law‑enforcement presence at critical locations on District facilities. Provide a roving patrol of District assets when not assigned to a specific task. Respond to calls for service during and after regular school hours; be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Respond to civil disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fire, etc. Inform the Chief of Police of all conditions that affect the safety and security of students, staff and District property. Patrol assigned campus(es) and respond to calls from local school principals or designees regarding crisis situations. Assist staff with after‑hour functions upon request. Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree of federal, state or local origin. Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents and stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles. Assist the Transportation Department with problem bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon request. Fulfill telecommunication duties when necessary. Write effective legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Tools/Equipment Used: district vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, two‑way radio, alarm system, security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals. Posture: prolonged sitting and standing. Motion: strenuous walking, running, and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse, prolonged driving. Lifting: moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 lb); 10–50 lb frequently; 50–100 lb occasionally. Environment: work performed indoors, in vehicle, and outdoors; frequent district‑wide travel; exposure to inclement weather, noise, dirt, dust, contagious or infectious diseases, and life‑threatening situations. Protective clothing and devices required. Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements; subject to hazardous conditions including violent and armed confrontations; ability to restrain and remove resistant persons with violent behavior. Physical Demands: sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, stooping; ability to climb stairs and work at varying heights; occasional lifting light or heavy objects; fine dexterity; color vision; vision acuity to read and recognize objects at various distances. Mental Demands: maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; rotating shifts/days off; on call 24 hours/day. Additional Information Applicants must pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) to move forward in the recruiting process. #J-18808-Ljbffr