Police - Sergeant

Reports To: Chief of Police

Duty Days: 238 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: A09

Date Revised: 09-2024

Qualifications:

Texas Driver License

Peace Officer License and at least an Intermediate Peace Officer certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Must have at least three years’ experience as a Katy ISD Police Officer, or a law enforcement officer at an agency of comparable size or larger, performing police patrol, investigative or administrative duties

Prior supervisory experience (preferred)

Experience as a Field Training Officer (preferred)

Some college hours (preferred)

Must be able to work any shift, day, evening, and night, with varied days off

Primary Purpose:

As a first line supervisor and under direct supervision of the Patrol Lieutenant and Operations Captain, oversees, directs and supervises all activities of assigned personnel, provides law enforcement services where needed, and provides a positive adult presence among students.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel.
2. Prepare, review and revise incident and investigative reports, as required.
3. Make sound recommendations about personnel selection, placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
4. Enforce Board Policy and Administrative Regulations where applicable.
5. Provide a random patrol or other administrative duty when not assigned to another specific duty, when needed.
6. Respond to calls for service during and after regular-school hours, when needed.
7. Appear in court as a witness or complainant when needed.
8. Serve as a law enforcement resource to students and District personnel.
9. Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with other law enforcement personnel and juvenile authorities serving the school community.
10. Provide a general and consistent adult and law enforcement presence at critical locations on District facilities and at District sponsored events.
11. Respond to natural and man-made disasters such as hurricane, tornado, fire, etc. (where District personnel are required).
12. Keep the appropriate supervisor informed of all issues pertaining to the effective operation of the Police Department.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

District vehicles, lethal and less lethal weapons, firearms, handcuffs, alarm systems, security equipment, personal computer, typewriter, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress; strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; ability to 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 different areas of district at odd hours; and may be on call 24 hours a day.

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.