Part Time As Needed School Police Officers

Job Title: Police Officer - part time Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt

Reports To: District Chief of Police Date Revised: April 2026

Dept. / School: Police Department

Contract: 20 hours per week

Primary Purpose: To conduct school-based law enforcement services that helps provide a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, staff and visitors. Foster an efficient and cohesive program that builds positive relationships between law enforcement officers and students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with youth and adults

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to de-escalate altercations

Ability to work under pressure in crisis situations

Ability to write a comprehensive and accurate law enforcement investigative report

Ability to utilize two-way radios to communicate with other officers and first responders

Provide valid Texas Class C driver license and prove insurability to operate District vehicles

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a TCOLE certified peace officer or three (3) years’ experience as a school resource officer (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Security and Telecommunications

Be familiar with community agencies that offer assistance and services to students and families.

Confer with school staff and administration to minimize dangerous situations or activities.

Complete departmental training to maintain proficiency in assigned duties.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible, and serve as a role‑model for all employees and staff, as well as students, parents, community members and guests of the district.

Patrol district campuses and facilities.

Be willing to work a variety of shifts with little notice.

Investigate criminal offenses that occur within the district’s jurisdiction.

Assist with campus traffic control, monitoring of campus activities as well as after‑hours athletic and other school activities to ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors.

Adhere to district directives, policies and safety standards as they relate to daily duties.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors within line-of-authority.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Prolonged data entry; grasping/squeezing to sort for filing

Environment: Work in a high volume, fast paced office environment; frequent multi-tasking

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list

of all responsible and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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