Part Time Detective (235 Days) Multiple Positions

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and impactful role as a part-time detective with a forward-thinking school district. In this position, you'll patrol campuses, respond to emergencies, and conduct thorough investigations to ensure safety and security within the district. Your expertise in criminal investigation and ability to work independently will be crucial as you gather evidence, interview witnesses, and collaborate with law enforcement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about law enforcement and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Texas Peace Officer License required.
• Some experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas, respond to crisis situations, and conduct criminal investigations.
• Collect evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare reports on activities and arrests.

Skills

Criminal Investigation

Police Report Writing

Knowledge of Criminal Laws

Use of Firearms

Physical Agility

Emotional Control Under Stress

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer License

Tools

Automobile

Firearms

Job description

Job Description - Part Time Detective (235 Days) Multiple Positions (24000199)

Description

• Patrol assigned campus(es) and/or patrol routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
• Respond to all calls from campus(es) concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Investigate all criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Conduct criminal investigations, interviews suspects, gathers and secures evidence, conducts surveillance, develops informants, obtains search warrants, and apprehends violators.
• Processes crime scenes; takes photographs and makes sketches of the crime scenes; maintains the chain of custody and records actions taken on the scene.
• Locates and interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims.
• Performs background and criminal history investigations; makes arrests.
• Prepares affidavits for arrest and search warrants; obtains appropriate court orders; executes warrants.
• Provides testimony for court hearings, grand juries, and depositions.
• Maintains photo, fingerprint, criminal, and related files.
• Prepares daily, special, and periodic reports on arrests, activities, and cases.
• Performs public relations tasks such as speaking to groups and responding to citizens' requests for information or complaints.
• Serves on task forces and as a liaison with other police departments and law enforcement agencies.
• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Limited supervision
• Under the directions of the Police Captain

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED
• Required Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Required Valid Texas Driver’s License and a record that meets the District’s standard
• Required some experience in law enforcement including experience in criminal investigation
• Must be able to work independently
• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
• General knowledge of modern police method and procedures
• General knowledge of geography of City and the location of important buildings
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms, handcuffs, and operation of automobile
• Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
• Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
• Aptitude to work well with youth and adults
• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Required to work any shift hours or assigned function, including weekends and holidays; no schedule is considered permanent to include days off and maybe changed to meet the needs of the department
• Must comply with hiring standards set forth in the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) for Peace Officer licensing to include all hiring requirements as prescribed by the District and the Police and Security Services Department
• Possession of physical agility and endurance; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, community leaders, local business owners, other legal and law enforcement personnel.