Chief of Police

Yantis ISD - do not use

Yantis ISD Central Office - Yantis, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board, and Yantis Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5926651

Application Deadline:

Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Serve as the District's senior law enforcement administrator and provide executive

leadership for the authorization and operation of the Yantis ISD Police Department.

Working under the direction of the Superintendent and in coordination with the Board of

Trustees, legal counsel, TCOLE, and local law enforcement partners, the Police Chief

will design and implement a professional, student-centered, legally compliant school

district police department. The Police Chief will direct all department operations and will

remain accountable to and report directly to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

? High school diploma or GED required; preference given to individuals with a

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice,

public administration, emergency management, education, or a related field.

? At least eight years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement

experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or command-level

position

? School district, school resource officer, juvenile law, emergency management, or

other substantial experience in an educational environment preferred.

? Equivalent combinations of education, training, command experience, and

demonstrated executive leadership may be considered to the extent permitted by

law and District policy.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

? Valid and active Texas peace officer license issued by TCOLE, in good standing

and without a restriction that would prevent performance of the position's duties.

? TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate required; Master Peace

Officer Proficiency Certificate preferred.

? Must be eligible for appointment as the chief administrator of a Texas law

enforcement agency and satisfy all TCOLE and statutory requirements applicable

to the position.

? The School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate and the required

active-shooter response training must be completed before appointment or within

the legally permitted period following commission or placement, as applicable.

? Must complete all initial and continuing education required for police chiefs, chief

administrators, supervisors, and school-based law enforcement officers within the

deadlines established by law and TCOLE.

Primary Location:

Yantis ISD campuses (high school and elementary

school) Police Department Office located in high

school

Salary Range Per Year as established by the Board of Trustees

approved Compensation Package

Shift Type Full-Time

How to

Apply:

? Complete and submit the Yantis ISD Service and Support Application,

https://www.yantisisd.net/o/yisd/page/employment

? Submit along with the application your Cover Letter, resume, and copies of your

TCOLE Certifications.

? Provided on a separate document, describe your thoughts on the duties held by

a one-officer police department in a public school setting.

? Submit your application and all documents to Dr. James B. Cowley, Interim

Superintendent, Yantis ISD, at jamescowley@yantisisd.net

https://www.yantisisd.net/o/yisd/page/employment

Position Type:

Full-Time