Police Officer

District Wide; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

District Wide in Carrizo Springs, TX seeks a Police Officer to patrol district facilities, enforce laws, and protect students and staff. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, collecting evidence, making arrests, and writing reports.

You will work independently and with other agencies as needed, upholding safety protocols and district procedures. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, physical/psych tests, and the ability to work with youth and adults.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of criminal investigations and police procedures.
• Ability to pass physical, psychiatric, and drug tests.
• Ability to work well with youth and adults.
• Background in law enforcement or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
• Respond to crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Investigate offenses within the district’s jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file charges, and arrange detention as needed.
• Write legal incident reports and testify in court when required.
• Cooperate with other agencies to share information and assistance.
• Provide traffic control at events and escort district personnel as needed.
• Operate firearms and security equipment according to safety procedures.
• Maintain reports, records, and affidavits; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law

Firearms training

Report writing

Youth interaction

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Police Officer

Carrizo Springs CISD District Wide - Carrizo Springs, Texas. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Police Officer*
Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Chief of Police
Date Revised: 08/01/2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

Primary Purpose:

Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
• Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
• Ability to work well with youth and adults

Experience:

• Background in law enforcement or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Law Enforcement

• Patrol assigned campus(es) and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction.
• Respond to all calls from campuses concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime.
• Investigate criminal offenses that occur within the district’s jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Write effective legal incident reports.
• Testify in court as needed.

Consultation

• Work cooperatively with other police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

Safety

• Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel as needed.
• Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures
• Use sound judgment and effectively communicate with and elicit information from emotionally distraught students, staff, parents, and citizens.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Administration

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: District vehicle, firearms, handcuffs, 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/mouse, prolonged driving

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Richard Ramirez , Chief Of Police
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]