McAllen ISD

2025-2026 Police Officer


Pay$20.15 / hour
LocationMcallen/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 5180113

      PRIMARY PURPOSE:

      Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure learning and work environment as per all applicable laws.

      QUALIFICATIONS:

      Education/Certification:

      High School Diploma or equivalent, required

      Current Texas Peace Officer’s license issued by TCOLE, required

      Valid Texas driver’s Class C license, required

      Special Knowledge/Skills:

      Incident Command System Training 100

      Demonstrate ability to work effectively with Pupils and the Public

      Demonstrate ability to write effective, correct and legally complete offense report

      Experience:

      Three (3) years experience as a police officer, preferred

      Work Days: 226

      Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade 8

      Pay Date: Monthly

      Hourly Pay Range:

      Minimum: $20.15

      Midpoint: $23.98

      Maximum: $27.81

      Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

      1. Respond to all calls for service from District campuses, facilities or general public.

      2. Write effective, legal incident reports.

      3. Collect evidence as necessary for supporting criminal investigations (witness statements and real evidence), and file appropriate criminal charges as applicable with the proper agency.

      4. Enforce all laws of federal, state and local ordinances.

      5. Conduct investigations when deemed necessary based on sound information concerning an alleged criminal offense.

      6. Assist District personnel with law enforcement or safety related complaints.

      7. Must maintain good public relations skills, professional conduct with the general public, students and staff.

      8. Enforce all rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees of McAllen ISD within the district and procedure guidelines.

      9. Take such other actions within the guidelines set forth in the “Procedures Manual”, as the police officer deems reasonably necessary in order to fulfill the objectives set forth in the “Procedures Manual”.

      10. Must be able to meet TCOLE weapons proficiency requirements.

      11. Demonstrate the willingness to work well with others.

      12. Must adapt to change, desire for self-improvement and work with minimal supervision. Accepts coaching in areas needing improvement.

      13. Must resolve problems effectively.

      14. Must maintain compliance of all rules and regulations, policy and procedures and all written and oral directives.

      15. Maintain training hours and obtain certifications or licenses required to qualify for promotion.

      16. Serve legal documents to parents informing them of court hearings.

      17. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

      18. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

      SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

      None

      EQUIPMENT USED:

      Firearms, flashlights, radios, handcuffs, and department vehicles. Computer and office equipment.

      WORKING CONDITIONS:

      Mental Demands:

      Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English; maintain emotional stress under control; exhibit rapid mental decision making ability to effectively handle disturbances or distractions

      Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

      While performing the duties of this job, it is required to maintain emotional control under stress, Strenuous and long periods of walking, standing, crawling, crouching , and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements 20/20 (corrected); ability to chase after someone (stamina), occasionally lift and/or move up to (100) pounds (assist someone to safety) control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in all different areas of district at odd hours; being placed on-call, rotating shifts; work alone and irregular hours including weekends and holidays.

  • About the company

      McAllen High School is one of four high schools serving the McAllen, Texas area as a part of the McAllen Independent School District.

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