Job Title:	Chief of Police	Wage/Hour Status:	Exempt
Reports To:	Superintendent/Designee	Pay Grade:
Dept./School:	District wide	Date Revised:	March 2006
Primary Purpose:
	Direct and manage the district police department. Coordinate the daily operations of the police department to provide a safe environment for students and staff. Maintain and enforce municipal, county, and state ordinances and laws as well as policies, directives, and standards of the district.
Qualifications:
	Education/Certification:
	Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice, preferred Law Enforcement Management Institute graduate FBI graduate, preferred Master certification, preferred Texas Police Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Valid Texas driver's license
	Special Knowledge/Skills:
	Ability to manage budget and personnel Knowledge of overall operations of a police department Knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal law Training in subduing offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h) Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills Knowledge of student education, drug awareness and gang awareness programs
	Experience:
	Five to ten years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity with impeccable performance record
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
	Law Enforcement::
	1. Ensure enforcement of all laws including municipal ordinance, county ordinances, and state laws within board policy and the jurisdiction of the district. 2. Oversee the investigation of criminal activities that occur within the jurisdiction of the district or support other agencies conducting investigation.
	Department Management:
	3. Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement and coordinate activities with other department directors and campus principals. 4. Work cooperatively with other staff to develop and implement proactive security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs. 5. Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff. 6. Be aware of recent court rulings pertaining to police activity and ensure compliance of district police officers to minimize liability.
	Consultation:
	7. Participate on community and task forces as a district representative. 8. Serve as district liaison to local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities.
	Safety:
	9. Develop procedures for the safe handling and use of firearms.
	Personnel Management::
	10. Supervise and schedule police officers and staff assigned to department. 11. Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions. 12. Develop training options and improvement plans. 13. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 14. Make sound recommendations relative to personnel selection, placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
	Administration:
	15. Maintain property room for storage of weapons, contraband, etc., confiscated on district policy. 16. Ensure that department operations are cost effective and funds are well managed. 17. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented department needs. 18. Recommend policies to improve the department. 19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	Supervise and evaluate the performance of police officers, security guards, crossing guards, and clerical staff.
Equipment Used:
	District vehicles, firearms, handcuffs, alarm systems, security equipment, personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine. Drive district truck/automobile.
Working Conditions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of district at odd hours; on call 24 hours a day.