Chief of Police

Job description

Chief of Police

Yantis ISD–Yantis, Texas

Job Description

Serve as the District’s senior law enforcement administrator and provide executive leadership for

the authorization and operation of the Yantis ISD Police Department. Working under the

direction of the Superintendent and in coordination with the Board of Trustees, legal counsel,

TCOLE, and local law enforcement partners, the Police Chief will implement a professional,

student-centered, legally compliant school district police department. The Police Chief will

direct all department operations and will remain accountable to and report directly to the

Superintendent. Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from

physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Ability to work

independently. Expansion of law enforcement duties may include developing and teaching law

enforcement courses at Yantis High School.

Position Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

Leadership, Governance, and Administration Serve as chief administrator of the police department and provide lawful, ethical, accountable, and service-oriented leadership consistent with District goals and the educational environment.

1Report directly to the Superintendent; keep the Superintendent informed of significant

incidents, emerging risks, department performance, legal or regulatory concerns, and

matters requiring Board action.

Advise the Superintendent and Board on school-based law enforcement, security

operations, staffing, emergency preparedness, threat prevention, policy, budget,

equipment, and interagency coordination.

Direct department operations; establish command protocols; deploy personnel; assign

duties; maintain appropriate coverage; and remain available or ensure command

availability for critical incidents outside normal business hours.

Administer the department budget, purchasing, contracts, inventory, grants, and resources

in compliance with District procedures and applicable procurement, grant, and fiscal

requirements.

Establish measurable goals, service standards, performance indicators, and regular

reporting for department activities, response, training, complaints, use of force, safety

initiatives, and compliance.

Maintain all required agency registrations, reports, certifications, audits, submissions, and

records, including those required by TCOLE, the Texas Education Agency, the

Department of Public Safety, the Texas School Safety Center, and other authorities.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of appointments, separations, training, license

status, and other personnel matters through applicable TCOLE systems, and maintain

complete and auditable credentialing files.

Designate or coordinate legally required department functions, including training,

records, evidence, internal affairs, public information, crime reporting, and other

administrative responsibilities.

Monitor changes in law, regulation, TCOLE standards, school safety requirements, and

professional practice; promptly recommend and implement necessary operational or

policy changes.

School Safety and Law Enforcement Operations

Protect the safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and other persons within

the department’s jurisdiction and protect District property, consistent with the law and the

scope of duties established by the Board.

Direct prevention, patrol, response, investigation, arrest, citation, traffic, special-event,

and other law enforcement activities authorized by law, Board policy, and District

procedures.

Develop and maintain active-threat, emergency-response, incident-command, evacuation,

reunification, severe-weather, and continuity protocols in coordination with District

administrators and emergency-response partners.

Support and develop the District’s multihazard emergency operations planning, safety and

security committee, threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams, required

drills and exercises, campus mapping and walkthroughs, audits, and corrective-action

processes.

2Ensure officers complete all school-based law enforcement, active-shooter response,

firearms, de-escalation, crisis-intervention, student-interaction, and other training

required by law, TCOLE rule, Board policy, or assignment.

Maintain a clear distinction between law enforcement and school administration: do not

assign or require officers to perform routine student discipline, school administrative

tasks, or student contacts unrelated to lawful police duties, while permitting appropriate

informal and community-building contact with students.

Coordinate with campus behavior coordinators and administrators so behavioral and

administrative matters remain with educational personnel unless lawful police

intervention is warranted.

Use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and

de-escalation-centered practices when interacting with students, including students with

disabilities or other special needs, without compromising lawful safety responsibilities.

Maintain effective communication and operational coordination with municipal, county,

state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, emergency management,

juvenile justice, and prosecutorial agencies.

Serve as incident commander or department representative during critical incidents when

appropriate and participate in after-action reviews, corrective actions, and community

communications.

2Ensure officers complete all school-based law enforcement, active-shooter response,

firearms, de-escalation, crisis-intervention, student-interaction, and other training

required by law, TCOLE rule, Board policy, or assignment.

Maintain a clear distinction between law enforcement and school administration: do not

assign or require officers to perform routine student discipline, school administrative

tasks, or student contacts unrelated to lawful police duties, while permitting appropriate

informal and community-building contact with students.

Coordinate with campus behavior coordinators and administrators so behavioral and

administrative matters remain with educational personnel unless lawful police

intervention is warranted.

Use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and

de-escalation-centered practices when interacting with students, including students with

disabilities or other special needs, without compromising lawful safety responsibilities.

Maintain effective communication and operational coordination with municipal, county,

state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, emergency management,

juvenile justice, and prosecutorial agencies.

Serve as incident commander or department representative during critical incidents when

appropriate and participate in after-action reviews, corrective actions, and community

communications.

3Personnel, Professional Standards, and Community Trust Recruit, screen, recommend, onboard, train, assign, supervise, evaluate, recognize,

counsel, and, when necessary, recommend discipline or separation of department

personnel in accordance with law and District authority as new personnel are employed.

Ensure each applicant and license holder satisfies all licensing, background,

fingerprinting, medical, psychological, drug-screening, education, training, proficiency,

and documentation requirements before appointment or assignment.

Maintain a fair, accessible, and well-documented process for receiving and investigating

complaints and compliments; conduct or assign prompt, impartial internal investigations;

and protect due process and confidential information.

Establish and enforce high standards for integrity, impartial policing, professional

conduct, use of force, reporting, evidence handling, confidentiality, attendance,

appearance, and public service.

Build constructive relationships with students, families, employees, community members,

employee organizations, and partner agencies through visibility, education, respectful

engagement, and transparent communication.

Provide safety education, prevention programming, and staff training appropriate to the

District’s needs, and support a climate in which students and employees are comfortable

reporting safety concerns.

Respond appropriately to public information requests, subpoenas, litigation holds, media

inquiries, and records-retention obligations in coordination with the Superintendent,

District public information personnel, and legal counsel.

Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent that are consistent with the position,

applicable law, and the role of a school district police chief.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required; preference given to candidates with a bachelor’s

degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration,

emergency management, education, or a related field.

Prefer at least eight years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement

experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or command-level position.

Experience establishing or materially reorganizing a law enforcement agency is strongly

preferred.

School district, school resource officer, juvenile law, emergency management, or other

substantial experience in an educational environment preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, command experience, and demonstrated

executive leadership may be considered to the extent permitted by law and District

policy.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements Valid and active Texas peace officer license issued by TCOLE, in good standing and

without a restriction that would prevent performance of the position’s duties.

4TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate required; Master Peace Officer

Proficiency Certificate preferred.

Must be eligible for appointment as the chief administrator of a Texas law enforcement

agency and satisfy all TCOLE and statutory requirements applicable to the position.

The School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate and the required

active-shooter response training must be completed before appointment or within the

legally permitted period following commission or placement, as applicable.

Must complete all initial and continuing education required for police chiefs, chief

administrators, supervisors, and school-based law enforcement officers within the

deadlines established by law and TCOLE.

Valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record that meets District standards; ability to

operate District vehicles and maintain insurability.

Must complete all District and TCOLE-required background, criminal history,

fingerprinting, medical, psychological, drug-screening, firearms, and other

pre-employment or appointment requirements.

Must maintain firearms proficiency and every license, certification, training requirement,

and qualification necessary to serve continuously in the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Comprehensive knowledge of Texas criminal and juvenile law, school-based law

enforcement, constitutional policing, civil rights, search and seizure, use of force,

investigations, evidence, records, emergency management, and applicable provisions of the Texas

Education Code and Occupations Code.

Working knowledge of TCOLE agency-creation and continuing-operation standards,

licensing and reporting systems, model policies, personnel files, training requirements,

audits, and chief-administrator responsibilities.

Strong command, judgment, crisis-management, planning, budgeting, procurement,

project-management, investigative, supervisory, and organizational skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with the Superintendent, Board, administrators,

employees, students, families, legal counsel, consultants, regulators, first responders, and

community partners.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare policies,

reports, presentations, training, grant materials, incident communications, and

Board-level recommendations.

Ability to exercise discretion, preserve confidentiality, manage sensitive information, and

make sound decisions under emergency conditions and public scrutiny.

Fluency in English required; preference given to candidates who can communicate

effectively in Spanish.

5use; occasional running, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, restraining, or moving

persons or objects as required by lawful duties.

Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of a commissioned peace officer,

safely operate required equipment and firearms, and respond effectively during

emergencies, subject to reasonable accommodation required by law.

Regular exposure to stressful, dangerous, emotionally charged, or potentially violent

situations; possible exposure to adverse weather, traffic hazards, communicable illness,

bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, loud noise, and other occupational risks.

May work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and irregular schedules

and must be available for emergency response or command consultation as operational

needs require.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Jennifer Rodriguez

105 W. Oak

Yantis,Texas75497

Phone:

Email:

Yantis ISD

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Worksite address

yantis, TX, 75497, US

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