Police Officer

Job Title: Police Officer

Exemption Status/ Test: Non-exempt

Reports to: Chief of Police

Department/ School: Police Department/ Assigned Campus(es)

Minimum Salary: $23.57/ hour

Annual Work Calendar Days: 215 Days

Primary Purpose:

Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently.

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

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

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws

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

Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)

Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests

Ability to work well with youth and adults

Experience:

Background in law enforcement or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Law Enforcement

1. Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
2. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
3. Investigate criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction.
4. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
5. Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
6. Write effective legal incident reports.
7. Testify in court as needed.

Consultation

1. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide othe assistance

Safety

1. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
2. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
3. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.

Administration

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/ Equipment Used:

District vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, 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/mouse, prolonged driving

Lifting: 

Moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment:

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

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.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.