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Chapel Hill Independent School District Central Office - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps
Chief of Police
Chapel Hill Independent School District Central Office - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Chapel Hill Independent School District , and Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title: Chief of Police Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive
Reports to: Superintendent Funding Source:
Dept./School: Police Department
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:
High school diploma or GED
Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code § ***
Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of overall operations of a police department
Advanced knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
Bondable as required by TEC §37.081(h)
Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
years experience as a fully commissioned police officer
years law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Department Management
Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement.
Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs.
Investigate and make recommendations on all complaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff.
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 occurring 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.
Safety
Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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 operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.
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.
***Initial chief training must be completed within two years of appointment.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Daniel Pritchett , Superintendent
Central Office
Phone:
Email:
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Worksite address
mount pleasant, TX, 75455, US
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