Police Chief

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

DEPARTMENT:

Police Department / Safety and Security

SUPERVISES:

All police department personnel and assigned support staff

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Exempt

PAY GRADE / DUTY DAYS:

As approved in the District's compensation plan

DATE REVISED:

August 2026
Primary Purpose

Serve as the District's senior law enforcement administrator and provide executive leadership for the creation, authorization, and operation of the Progreso ISD Police Department. Working under the direction of the Superintendent and in coordination with the Board of Trustees, legal counsel, the District's police-department consultant, TCOLE, and local law enforcement partners, the Police Chief will design and implement a professional, student-centered, legally compliant school district police department. After the department is authorized to operate, the Police Chief will direct all department operations and personnel and will remain accountable to and report directly to the Superintendent.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, education, or a related field preferred.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or command-level position. Experience establishing or materially reorganizing a law enforcement agency is strongly preferred.
• School district, school resource officer, juvenile law, emergency management, or other substantial experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, command experience, and demonstrated executive leadership may be considered to the extent permitted by law and District policy.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Valid and active Texas peace officer license issued by TCOLE, in good standing and without a restriction that would prevent performance of the position's duties.
• TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate required; Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate preferred.
• Must be eligible for appointment as the chief administrator of a Texas law enforcement agency and satisfy all TCOLE and statutory requirements applicable to the position.
• School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate and required active-shooter response training must be completed before appointment or within the legally permitted period following commission or placement, as applicable.
• Must complete all initial and continuing education required for police chiefs, chief administrators, supervisors, and school-based law enforcement officers within the deadlines established by law and TCOLE.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a driving record that meets District standards; ability to operate District vehicles and maintain insurability.
• Must successfully complete all District and TCOLE-required background, criminal history, fingerprinting, medical, psychological, drug-screening, firearms, and other pre-employment or appointment requirements.
• Must maintain firearms proficiency and every license, certification, training requirement, and qualification necessary to serve continuously in the position.