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Police Officer

Job Overview: Protect students and school staff members from harm or distractions and property from loss or damage through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Investigate all offenses that occur on school district property and arrest offenders of the laws of the State of Texas and/or the Constitution of the United States. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enforce general and criminal laws of the State of Texas and/or the Constitution of the United States within the school district. Perform all the duties of a licensed peace officer as enumerated in Articles 2.12 and 2.13 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures within the school district. Investigate accidents, criminal and misdemeanor offenses, disturbances and distractions that occur within the jurisdiction of the school district; collect and preserve evidence, question witnesses and take statements; identify and charge perpetrators; make arrests as required by circumstances; has perpetrators placed in jail when necessary; testify as a witness in court. Provide traffic and crowd control at athletic events, school openings and closing, and other special events; provide security and ensures the safety and welfare of students, school employees and patrons. Enforce traffic and parking laws and regulations within district jurisdiction, issues citations as necessary; enforce laws and regulations relating to district school bus operations; enforce safety regulations, reports hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or situations to proper authority. Patrol designated areas within school buildings and on school building grounds; monitor activities; respond to disturbances and distractions and restore order; detain and question individuals whose actions are suspicious; assist visitors by giving directions and needed explanations. Practice relational policing by building positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders. Confer with school administrators on ways and methods of increasing security; report school rule offenders to proper school authorities. Instruct and/or participate in crime prevention programs and other programs designed to reduce substance abuse and gang activities; perform liaison duties between school administrators, business organizations, and other law enforcement agencies; assist school administrators with parent/student conferences. Prepare reports and maintain files and records; perform administrative duties in the management of police records. Attend training classes and exercises to meet requirements in continuing education and weapons proficiency. Respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends. Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. High School diploma or GED. Associate's degree in Criminal Justice preferred. Valid Texas Drivers License. Certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training upon hire. Basic TCOLE Certification. Some experience as a police officer performing law enforcement and investigative work. Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and Federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to law enforcement in the school district. Knowledge of investigation procedures and techniques and police methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of Police Department general orders manual, rules and regulations. Knowledge of personal computers and their application to police records management. Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in a firm and courteous manner. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action to be taken. Ability to conduct investigations, prepare reports and maintain records and files. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with superiors, school officials, teachers, students, parents, and the general public. Skill in interpreting and enforcing applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Skill in the use and care of firearms and other police equipment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Additional Information: Work requires sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, hand-eye-foot coordination, hearing and vision to perform all essential functions of the classification, including the ability to react quickly and effectively to emergency situations, physically restrain offenders, lift and carry heavy objects or persons, push heavy objects including vehicles, walk and stand for long periods of time, operate police vehicles, use police equipment including firearms radios and computers. Work also requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, sitting, reaching and stretching in front of body and overhead, and occasional climbing and crawling. Work exposes employee to dangerous, hazardous, and potentially life-threatening situations. Knowledge of all appropriate precautions, procedures, techniques, and use of appropriate safety equipment is an absolute requirement. Employee must meet all requirements in continuing education and weapons proficiency as set forth by TCOLE. Note: Fort Bend I.S.D. Police Officers are essential employees who are expected to provide asset protection for District property. Therefore, FBISD police officers may be required to work weekends and the holidays that are reflected on the District calendar and the employee work calendar. In addition, officers may be required to fulfill their duty day by working a shift other than the standard day time shift. An officer may be required to fulfill their contract days on any day of the year, and on any shift, based on the needs of the FBISD Police Department. Officer assignments may change based on the needs of the FBISD Police Department.

Primary Location: TEXAS-STAFFORD

Work Locations: POLICE DEPARTMENT 13600 MURPHY RD. STAFFORD 77477

Job: Staff

Organization: DEPARTMENT Position Calendar : 238JUL School Year : 2026-2027 Salary Grade : 705

Unposting Date: Oct 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM