MISD Police :: Employment Opportunities

Mansfield ISD police officers are proactive rather than reactive. They are entrusted with the protection of life and property of those who attend, work, and visit our schools and facilities.

All newly-assigned officers must first be holding a valid license by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and complete a comprehensive field operation-training program. Officers continually receive training to maintain their license and complete mandated training as required by TCLEOSE and other licensing agencies.

Job Description: Patrol officers are assigned areas to protect life and property; prevent and detects crime; make arrests; collect evidence; prepare reports; enforce local, state and federal laws as well as Mansfield ISD parking regulations; conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations; perform building checks with extensive foot patrols indoor and outdoor; maintain surveillance and develop information on criminal suspects; control traffic at congested sites; and perform a wide variety of other law enforcement activities.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Currently holding a valid TCLEOSE peace officer license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency (G.E.D.)
• Have a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance
• Must have an outstanding character and reputation with no felony convictions
• Successfully pass an extensive background investigation to include credit history, driver license, employment, and personal history statement.

Selection Process:

Applicants must successfully complete each phase of the process before continuing to the next step. The seven steps you must follow are:

• Application
• Oral Interview Board
• Personal History Statement
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Evaluation
• Drug Test

All interested applicants may pick up an employment application at the Mansfield ISD Police Department, located at 1522 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield, Texas 76063 or you can apply online. All applications must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for further consideration.