Chief of Police- 4 day school week

Elkhart ISD•Chief of Police•4 day school week

JOB DETAILS

Region:

7

School District/Employer:

Elkhart ISD

District Category/Employer:

Central Office,

Position:

,

Assignment Level:

Job Title:

Chief of Police•4 day school week

School:

Elkhart ISD

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

4/29/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

ELKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Posting

Posting Date:

April 22, 2026

Position Title:

Chief of Police

Beginning:

June 1, 2026 Reports to: Superintendent

Primary Purpose:

Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Ensure enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Successfulpletion of training required by Texas Education Code (TEC) §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633•Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Experience:

Experience as a fullymissioned police officer Law enforcement experience in supervisory ormand capacity

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Department Management 1. Direct the daily operations of the district police department to ensure effective law enforcement. 2. Coordinate enforcement activities with outside law enforcement agencies, other department directors, and campus principals and work cooperatively to develop and implement preventative security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs. 3. Investigate and make rmendations on allplaints and accusations made against district police officers or staff. Law Enforcement 4. Ensure enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy and the jurisdiction of district. 5. Oversee investigation of criminal activities occurring within the district's jurisdiction and support other agencies conducting investigations. 6. Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies and juvenile authorities and represent the district on assignedmittees and task forces. 7. Oversee the school guardian program. Safety 8. Develop department safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms. 9. May service on district or campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team. 10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Personnel Management 11. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make sound rmendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 12. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 13. Prepare, re, and revise police department job descriptions. Administration 14. Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property. 15. Compile and administer department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. 16. Compile, maintain, and file all physical andputerized reports, records, and other documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports. Policy, Reports, and Law 17. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district's multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and inpliance with the latest standards in emergency response. 18. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, audits including DVA, and other documents as required. Communication 19. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board, staff,munity, as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and rmend the hiring and firing of police officers, security guards, and department clerical staff.•

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

District vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two-way radio, alarm system and other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment includingputer and peripherals

Posture:

Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion:

Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving

Lifting:

Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:

Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). 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. •Initial chief training must bepleted within two years of appointment. 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.

Application Procedure:

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Current EISD Employees:

You may submit an internal application via applitrack/elkhartisd/onlineapp/default.aspx •

External Applicants:

Please apply through applitrack/elkhartisd/onlineapp/default.aspx •

Additional Documents:

Resumes, transcripts, and letters of reference may be included with your application. For further inquiries, contact Reese Briggs at rbriggselkhartisd

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled Elkhart ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, and is also

EISD's Title IX Coordinator:

Reese Briggs, Superintendent, 301 East Parker St., Elkhart, Tx. 75839, rbriggselkhartisd [Nombre de LEA] no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Reese Briggs, Superintendent, 301 East Parker St., Elkhart, Tx. 75839, rbriggselkhartisd