SISD Police Officer (SRO)

Summary

Police OfficerPatrols 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.Job Title: Police Officer Status: Nonexempt Reports to: SISD Chief of Police Terms: 207 days Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Pay Grade: Auxiliary 8Patrols assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime. Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district's jurisdiction. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence. 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. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures. Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.Prolonged sitting and standing. Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse, prolonged driving. Moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds). Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), moderate exposure to noise, frequent districtwide travel. 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. Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.

Job Description

Police OfficerPatrols 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.Job Title: Police Officer Status: Nonexempt Reports to: SISD Chief of Police Terms: 207 days Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Pay Grade: Auxiliary 8Patrols assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction. Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime. Investigate criminal offenses occurring within district's jurisdiction. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence. 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. Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance. Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time. Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures. Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.Prolonged sitting and standing. Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding/mouse, prolonged driving. Moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds). Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), moderate exposure to noise, frequent districtwide travel. 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. Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.