District Resource Officer
11 days ago
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 county ordinances,
and federal, state, and local laws.
Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and
implementation of the district’s safety and security program. Oversee mitigation, prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Texas Peace Officer License Issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Clear and Valid Texas Driver’s License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of emergency operations planning
- Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures
- Knowledge of health and school safety programs and applicable laws
- Strong public information, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal response procedures
- Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable
- General knowledge of criminal investigative, police report writing, and criminal laws
- 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
- Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures
- Ability to operate personal computer to develop databases and do word processing
Experience:
- Five years of experience as a fully commissioned police officer
- Experience in emergency and risk management as well as safety and security
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Law Enforcement:
- Patrol assigned campuses and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction
- Respond to calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents and reports of crime
- Issue citations
- Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigation including witness statements and physical evidence
- Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school safety and security program
- Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary
- Write effective legal incident reports
- Testify in court as needed
- Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district
- Investigate 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
- Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance
Safety:
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time requested by the district
- Provide protection to or escort district personnel, and or students as needed
- Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures
Administration:
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports
- Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property
- Administer department budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed appropriately
- 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
- Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff, and community, as required
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; standing and
walking
Motion:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional outside work with
exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust noise, vibration, and chemical and electrical
hazards
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress