Poteet ISD is accepting applications for School District Reserve Police Officer.

Job Title: Reserve Police Officer 
Reports to: Chief of Police 
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Primary Purpose:
A Reserve School Police Officer in Texas is a certified, TCOLE-licensed peace officer (often part-time) authorized by a school district's Chief of Police to assist with campus safety. Maintain law and order, respond to emergencies, patrol campuses and after school programs as needed.  

Qualifications:
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

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

Required to work 16 hours per month.  Reserve officers in Texas, when on duty, hold the same rights, privileges, and duties as regular peace officers. They may be armed, depending on the policy set by the Chief of Police. 

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
8. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.
Safety
9. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
10. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
11. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures.
Administration
12. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
13. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
14. Other duties as assigned by administration.

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 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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.