Job Title: District Police Corporal                                                 Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief of Police                                                            Pay Grade: Police Pay 4

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus                                                  Days: 227

                       

Primary Purpose:      

The goal of a District Police Corporal is to provide service, information and aid to students, employees, and visitors and protect all property within the area under control and jurisdiction of the Ector County Independent School District; to exercise judgment with the limit prescribed by Law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Trustees and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Police Corporal will serve as a first line supervisor when there is no higher-ranking officer on site.  Police Corporal will serve as a back-up Detective to investigate employee related offenses and sexual in nature offenses.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification:

 

• Be a high school graduate or have passed a General Educational Development test indicating high school equivalency.
• Must hold a basic or higher Certificate issued by TCOLE.
• Officers who have had a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or any other state law enforcement licensing agency suspended, must furnish the Department a complete written report from the licensing agency regarding the suspension.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Be a citizen of the United States or be able to provide documentation which authorizes them to reside and work in the United States;

 

Special Knowledge Skills:

 

• Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the laws governing the custody of persons.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the police and procedures manual.

 

Experience:

 

• 3 years’ experience as a certified police officer
• No sustained internal complaint(s) within one year prior to promotion.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare reports on all activities and performs related duties as assigned by the Chief.
• May be assigned to work day or night
• Perform Police Related responsibilities that follow compliance with the Texas CCP, Penal Code, Education Code, Family Code, Texas Traffic Laws and TCOLE requirements.
• Manage Police reports focusing on maintaining timeline restrictions set by the courts.
• Maintain the licensing requirements set forth by TCOLE.
• Work closely with principals, staff and students; work extra duties as scheduled.
• Maintain high visibility and presence in crowds.
• Abide by ECISD Police Department’s adopted General Orders and ECISD Board Policy.
• Maintain firearms proficiency through a successful annual Firearms Qualification.
• Assist with daily first line supervision of officers.
• Conduct investigations on all employee criminal offenses.
• Conduct investigations on all sexual in nature offenses.
• Conduct all SANE examinations.
• Prepare all Arrest and Search Warrants.
• Testify in all civil and criminal trials as needed by the District.
• Serve as the District representative for Harmony Home and CPS Investigations.
• Other duties as assigned by ECISD Chief of Police or designee.

  

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and some statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours. May require physical exertion including; running, jumping, subduing violent offenders and lifting heavy items or subjects.

 

 

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.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

 

 

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