Police Officer

School District Police OfficerReports to: Lufkin Independent School District Police ChiefDate Revised: 04/03/2023Dept./School: PolicePrimary Purpose: Provide safe environment for students and staff. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and Board policies.Qualifications:Education/Certification: Texas Peace Officer license in good standing issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and maintained in good standing at all times while employed. Clear and valid Texas driver's license.Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of overall operations of a police department Knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h) Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience: Minimum two (2) years of Law Enforcement experience.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Department Facilitation: Facilitate the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement. Coordinate enforcement activities with other department directors and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.Law Enforcement: Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district. Oversee investigation of criminal activities that occur within the district's jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces. Provide security at District activities and events on and off campus.Safety: Follow department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms. Administration: Assist in maintaining property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.Customer Care Skills: Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, 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, running and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving. Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (15 44 pounds). Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). Frequent district-wide 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.