POLICE SERGEANT 2026-2027

DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT - ODESSA, Texas is seeking a Sergeant to provide first line supervision for police operations, lead officers in field incidents, and ensure enforcement of laws within the school community.

Starting immediately, the Sergeant will prepare evaluations, manage paperwork, testify in court when required, and uphold district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED certification required.
• A higher education level is highly desirable.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Possess a TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line supervision for police operations and take command of field incidents.
• Serve as back-up for situations requiring assistance as necessary.
• Ensure that proper policies and procedures are followed and that all actions are in accordance with applicable laws.
• Make periodic checks of police facilities and equipment, officers’ appearance and work quantity/quality.
• Prepare annual evaluation of officers and conducts counseling sessions from these evaluations.
• Prepare monthly evaluations and conduct counseling sessions for probationary officers.
• Make recommendations to the chief on personnel matters such as transfers, promotions and disciplinary matters.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and analyze performance records of probationary officers at the end of their probationary period.
• Make recommendation to release, extend or terminate.
• Conduct conferences and counseling sessions with employees to resolve problems.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of officer conduct and counseling for future reference.
• Actively participate in the training of personnel.
• Enforce state laws and city ordinances.
• Answers calls for assistance from the public.
• Supervises preliminary investigations conducted by officers and conducts these investigations as necessary.
• Collects evidence and completes reports as necessary.
• Confer with officers on cases returned for further information and/or correction.
• Ensures corrective action is taken.
• Read all paperwork generated during a shift for correctness and completeness.
• Approves paperwork and directs it to the proper follow-up department.
• Ensures all officers are accounted for and that officer’s work assigned hours.
• Ensures necessary information is passed on to the chief.
• Investigate fleet accidents, takes appropriate enforcement action and makes recommendation to management as to any corrective or disciplinary action to be taken.
• Assume responsibilities and duties of the chief in his/her absence.
• Testify in court.
• Conduct internal and external investigation of subordinates.
• Make recommendations for disciplinary action.
• Create and maintain shift files and records of personnel, complaints, reports, arrest and citation production.
• Schedule personnel so as to ensure the necessary number of officers are available to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ensure district equipment is properly maintained, accounted for and available for use.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of local, state and federal laws and recent changes to those laws.
• Pass this knowledge and information on to subordinates.
• Inspect district facilities for security and equipment for serviceability.
• Report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• approve all arrests made by subordinates
• Prepare special reports as needed and requested.
• Serves on various boards and committees within the district as requested.
• Communicate program activity to the chief.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Evidence handling

Police procedures manual knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification

Texas Driver License

Higher education desirable

Job description

Ector County Independent School District DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Sergeant

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: District Chief of Police

Pay Grade: Police Pay 5

Dept. /School: Police Department

Days: 227

Primary Purpose: The goal of the Sergeant is to protect the lives and property of the students, faculty and staff, and provide for their welfare through crime prevention activities and aggressive enforcement of laws and to provide first line supervision for police officers engaged in general and/or specialized police work; works in the field and in the office.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED certification required.
• A higher education level is highly desirable.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Possess a TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.

Special Knowledge Skills

• Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the laws governing the custody of persons.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the police and procedures manual.

Experience

• Achieved the rank of Corporal within the ECISD Police Department.
• No sustained internal complaint(s) within one year prior to promotion.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide first line supervision for police operations and take command of field incidents.
• Serve as back-up for situations requiring assistance as necessary.
• Ensure that proper policies and procedures are followed and that all actions are in accordance with applicable laws.
• Make periodic checks of police facilities and equipment, officers’ appearance and work quantity/quality, safety procedures and overall officer conduct.
• Prepare annual evaluation of officers and conducts counseling sessions from these evaluations.
• Prepare monthly evaluations and conduct counseling sessions for probationary officers.
• Make recommendations to the chief on personnel matters such as transfers, promotions and disciplinary matters.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and analyze performance records of probationary officers at the end of their probationary period.
• Make recommendation to release, extend or terminate.
• Conduct conferences and counseling sessions with employees to resolve problems.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of officer conduct and counseling for future reference.
• Actively participate in the training of personnel.
• Enforce state laws and city ordinances.
• Answers calls for assistance from the public.
• Supervises preliminary investigations conducted by officers and conducts these investigations as necessary.
• Collects evidence and completes reports as necessary.
• Confer with officers on cases returned for further information and/or correction.
• Ensures corrective action is taken.
• Read all paperwork generated during a shift for correctness and completeness.
• Approves paperwork and directs it to the proper follow-up department.
• Ensures all officers are accounted for and that officer’s work assigned hours.
• Ensures necessary information is passed on to the chief.
• Investigate fleet accidents, takes appropriate enforcement action and makes recommendation to management as to any corrective or disciplinary action to be taken.
• Assume responsibilities and duties of the chief in his/her absence.
• Testify in court.
• Conduct internal and external investigation of subordinates.
• Make recommendations for disciplinary action.
• Create and maintain shift files and records of personnel, complaints, reports, arrest and citation production.
• Schedule personnel so as to ensure the necessary number of officers are available to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ensure district equipment is properly maintained, accounted for and available for use.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of local, state and federal laws and recent changes to those laws.
• Pass this knowledge and information on to subordinates.
• Inspect district facilities for security and equipment for serviceability.
• Report discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• approve all arrests made by subordinates
• Prepare special reports as needed and requested.
• Serves on various boards and committees within the district as requested.
• Communicate program activity to the chief.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and some statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and some statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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POLICE SERGEANT 2026-2027

Job Details

Job ID: 5989003

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $328.28 to $453.73 Per Day

Contact Information

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