Police Supervisor

About the role

Provide first line supervision to officers in the field for an assigned unit, in addition to performing the full range of duties of a police officer. Maintain and enforce municipal, county, and state ordinances and laws as well as district policies, directives, and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• TCOLE 3737 (First Line Supervisors Course)
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license

General knowledge of overall operations of a police department, criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws. Ability to plan, establish responsibilities, and organize work of officers and other staff. Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Law Enforcement

• Responsible for oversight of subordinate officers and other staff
• Plan daily work assignments as well as short- and long-term scheduling of officers and other staff
• 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

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
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Personnel Management

• Supervise personnel and administrative duties of assigned unit or team including the coordination of equipment and staffing based upon priority and scheduling of activities in assigned area of the district
• Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal
• Schedule duty shifts of assigned unit or team
• Assist with the preparation, review, and revision of police department job descriptions

Administration

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports
• Assist with maintaining property room for storage of weapons, contraband, and other items confiscated on district policy
• Assist with coordination of vehicles and equipment maintenance and repair

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise police officers and civilian staff.

Working Conditions

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.