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Chief of Police - Hitchcock ISD

Job Posting ID: 135 Location(s): Hisd Police Department Employment Type: Full Time Job Type: Salary Posted Date: 06/18/2026 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $67,783.00 - $90,683.00 Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Summary

This position is for Chief of the Hitchcock ISD Police Department.

Chief of Police - Hitchcock ISD

Primary Purpose:
Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Supervise and oversee an adequately staffed, trained, and equipped force of certified police officers. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), required

Bachelor's Degree, required

Master's Degree, preferred

Graduate of a law enforcement executive leadership program, preferred

Valid Texas driver's license, required

Eligible for coverage under the district's vehicle insurance program, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced knowledge of the overall operations of a police department

Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures

Training and ability to subdue offenders, including the use of firearms and handcuffs

Qualified to be bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h)

Strong leadership, communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

7+ years of law enforcement experience, including two years of management and supervisor responsibility

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Department Management

• Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
• Coordinate enforcement activities with other department directors and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security and safety programs.
• Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.
• Oversee the development, testing, and continuous updating of the District's Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) in compliance with Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) standards and other Emergency Management functions.
• Ensure full district compliance with state mandates on armed campus security personnel (e.g., Texas HB 3).
• Keep the Superintendent, or in his absence, his designee, personally informed of all sensitive matters, critical items, and matters requiring immediate attention.
• Routinely report administrative matters as necessary.
• Be aware of recent court rulings regarding police activity and ensure that district police officers comply to minimize liability.
• Serve as a key member or advisor to the District's Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams to identify and mitigate potential internal and external threats.
• May serve on campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
• Lead the effort to reinforce the District-wide culture of safety and security.
• Provide a network of security to meet the District's requirements for all regular and special events.
• Provide routine and random patrols of all district property.
• Monitor conditions throughout the region and send appropriate notifications to enable the District to prepare appropriately for any potential emergency.
• Ensure safety and security are considered in all District design plans for new and renovated facilities.
• Connect with the community through social media, informational meetings, and ambassadorship.
• Work collaboratively with the District's Communication Department to establish effective procedures and protocols to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Law Enforcement

• Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district.
• Oversee investigation of criminal activities that occur within the district's jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations.
• Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assigned committees and task forces.
• Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.

Personnel Management

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Prepare, review, and revise police department job descriptions.

Administration

• Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
• Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). Frequent districtwide travel

Other: 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.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call 24 hours a day.

Attachments

Chief of Police Job Description Revised 6-17-26 Download Attachment