Police Officer

Mount Pleasant Independent School District; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Independent School District is seeking a Police Officer to protect students, staff, and district property across campuses in Mount Pleasant, TX. You will enforce board policies, investigate complaints, and respond to crises in collaboration with school principals and district leadership.

The role requires a Peace Officer certification from TCLEOSE, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work day, evening, and night shifts with flexible scheduling to cover campus patrols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or certified GED required.
• Two or more years of college or advanced training preferred.
• Must hold a valid Peace Officer certification from TCLEOSE.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• As assigned by the Chief of Police; enforce Board policy.
• Investigate assigned complaints and protect students, staff, and property.
• Patrol campuses; respond to calls from principals regarding crises.
• Write legal incident reports and collect evidence as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Student relations

Crisis response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two+ years of college or advanced training preferred

Peace Officer certification (TCLEOSE)

Driver's license

Job description

Police Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5470868

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 15, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Law Enforcement

Organization-level Positions > Officer

Job Description

As assigned by the Chief of Police; Enforce applicable Board policy; Investigate assigned complaints; Assist in the protection of students, staff, and District property; Patrol assigned campuses and respond to all calls from local school principals or designees regarding crises; Write effective legal incident reports, collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations and apprehend offenders; Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Required:
High School Diploma or certified GED required
Two or more years of college or advanced training preferred

Certificate/License Required:
Must hold a valid Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education; Must have a valid Drivers License

Experience:
Two or more years of successful law enforcement experience as a commissioned peace officer is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Ability to work with students and school-aged children; Good human relations and communication skills; Knowledge to present crime prevention programs (in a classroom setting preferred)

Physical/Mental Demands:
Must be able to work day, evening, and night shifts with varied days off; Must be willing to relocate to Mount Pleasant - Titus County with a 15-minute response time to admin. building; Respond to calls for service during and after regular school hours; Respond to civil disasters such as tornadoes, fire, hurricanes, etc.. (where District personnel are required)Provide a general and consistent adult and law enforcement presence at critical locations on District facilities;

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Bailey , Assistant Superintendent of HR
• 2230 N. Edwards Ave
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]