Job Title:             Chief of Police                                                               Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive**

Reports to:         Superintendent                                                            Funding Source:

Dept./School:    Central Office/Police Department

Primary Purpose:

• Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of the district’s safety and security program. Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Oversee mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management.

• Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed, trained, and equipped force of certified police officers. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred, or equivalent experience in criminal Justice, emergency management, or related field

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

Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633***

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of emergency operation planning

Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS),  and Federal                  Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures

Advanced knowledge of overall operations of a police department

Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs

Bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h)

Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years experience as a fully commissioned police officer

3 years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

District Safety and Security Management

1. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of districtwide safety and security program.
2. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS and ICS, training of administrators, staff and volunteers
3. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan and coordinate drills with all instructional and noninstructional facilities to ensure readiness when needed.
4. Plan and serve as chair for School Safety and Security Committee.
5. Assess availability of appropriate technologies for emergency response.
6. Implement federal and state laws and regulations, and local board policy.
7. Compile, maintain, and file reports, audits, and other documents as required.
8. Oversee the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance, and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
9. Act as the district liaison with local law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management officials, and community leaders involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
10. Serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools’ team.
11. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.

Police Department/ Law Enforcement Management

1. Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
2. Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.
3. Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff
4. Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
5. Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district’s jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
6. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.

Department Safety

1. Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Department/ Safety Administrator Communication

1. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district safety and security are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner to all appropriate stakeholders
2. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff, and community as required.

Department/ Safety Administrator Management and Administrative Duties

1. Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
2. Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Personnel Management

1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
2. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
3. Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.**

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 and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). 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.

*Districts employing police should reference Policies CKE (Legal), CKEA (LEGAL), and DBE (LEGAL) and adopt Policy CKE (LOCAL). The district must also have a memorandum of understanding outlining reasonable communication and coordination efforts between school police department and law enforcement agencies that have overlapping functions.

**To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.

***Initial chief training must be completed within two years of appointment.

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.

Reviewed by                                                                                                                      Date 9/16/2025                                       

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Salary : $75,900 - $108,100