Police Officer (full-time)

District Wide; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District District Wide in Shepherd, Texas seeks a full-time Police Officer to patrol campuses, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and enforce laws while protecting students, staff, and visitors.

The role requires a Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE), a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas driver’s license; duties include report writing, court testimony, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE) is required.
• General knowledge of criminal law, incident reporting, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol district campuses and routes by foot or vehicle to prevent harm and theft.
• Respond to campus crises, accidents, and crime reports.
• Investigate offenses within the district’s jurisdiction and gather evidence.
• Arrest suspects when appropriate and file charges; ensure custody in jail or detention as needed.
• Prepare, file, and maintain legal incident and activity reports; testify in court when required.

Skills

Patrol duties

Report writing

Criminal law

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

TCOLE license

Driver's license

Job description

Police Officer (full-time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974759
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

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 occurring within 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.
• 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.
• At all times adhere to and follow all the rules and guidelines set forth n the police departments SOP-General Orders Manual.
• Any duties of actions that the officer is unsure of or not clear in it’s meaning is to get clarification from the chief of the police department.
• 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.

Other

• You are required to work at school events as needed by the district.
• Be punctual to assigned duty hours and stay actively engaged at assigned duty station.
• Follow all written and/or verbal directives as issued from Police Chief or Superintendent.
• Flexible hours

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.

*Districts employing police should reference Policies CKE (Legal), CKEA (LEGAL), and DBE (LEGAL) and adopt Policy CKE (LOCAL). The district must also have a memorandum of understanding outlining reasonable communication and coordination efforts between school police department and law enforcement agencies that have overlapping functions.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Safety/Security

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Drew Escamilla , Assistant Superintendent of HR & Student Services
• ADMINISTRATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]