Code Enforcement Officer Jobs in McAllen, TX (NOW HIRING)

REPORTS TO:  Chief/Captain of Police                                    DATE REVISED:  September 17, 2020

                       Operations & Campus Principal     

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:  226 DAYS                                   PAY GRADE:   C06   

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:  Non-Exempt                                     SALARY RANGE:    $23.23 Min   $30.09 Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Police Officer is responsible for handling law enforcement matters throughout the District as enumerated in the Edinburg CISD Police Department "Procedures Manual", Board of Trustee Policies, and applicable federal, state and local laws, as per 37.081 of the Texas Education Code.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
TEA certification requirements
High School Graduate or GED
Must have a current Texas Peace Officer's license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education
Must meet all requirements for licensing by T.C.L.E.O.S.E.
Must hold a current valid Texas Class "C" driver's license
Must be bondable by a standard bonding company
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with youth as well as adults
Demonstrate ability to write an effective, correct and legally complete offense report in the English language
Five years of experience as a police officer preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Patrols ECISD Jurisdictions, or assigned to a campus.
Responds to all calls for service requested from the local school principal or designee regarding crisis situations.
Ability to defuse potentially hostile situations.
Write effective, legal incident/offense reports.
Collect, preserve, and secure evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations: witness statements, real evidence etc.
Apprehend offenders.
File appropriate criminal charges as applicable with the proper agency.
Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree of federal, state and local origin.
Conduct investigations when deemed necessary based on sound information concerning an alleged criminal offense.
Investigate motor vehicle traffic accidents.
Assist principals with domestic complaints or complaints concerning unauthorized persons on campus.
Assist the Transportation Department with problems at bus stop areas and/or chronic disruptions on school buses upon their requests.
Escort buses on school activities.
Assist staff with after hour functions for security.
Assist other police agencies concerning criminal investigations when requested.
Stop and identify suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
Enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees of ECISD within district procedure guidelines.
Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the "Procedures Manual", as the police officer deems reasonably necessary in order to fulfill the objectives set forth in the "Procedures Manual".
Assist campus security personnel.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Flashlights, radios, handcuffs, department vehicles, duty weapon

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Reading ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Emotional control under stress
Exhibit rapid mental decision making ability to defuse disturbances or distractions
Strenuous walking, standing, lifting, and or climbing
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination
May be subjected to adverse and hazardous conditions
Work outdoors in varying climate conditions

FUNDING:
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.

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.

Nondiscrimination StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La
siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las politicas de no discriminacion: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.