PRIMARY PURPOSE:    Supplement and assist regular full-time police officers in their duties. These officers provide volunteer professional and special functions that augment regular staffing levels which will include the following: Patrols district property to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforces all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws. Works independently. Reserve Officers shall not exercise law enforcement officer duties when off-duty except under exigent circumstances. A Reserve Officer shall not carry a firearm while in an off-duty capacity, other than to and from work, unless he/she possesses a valid License to Carry (LTC) permit issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or has authorization from the Chief of Police.

QUALIFICATIONS:      
        
             Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant
• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

            Special knowledge and skills:                                                       

• General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and criminal laws
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
• Bonded as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
• Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
• Ability to work well with youth and adults
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  
  Experience:

• Background in law enforcement or related work experience

WORK SCHEDULE:    Reserve Officers are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per month to maintain their appointed status.
Duty assignments—including times, dates, and locations—will be scheduled by the Chief of Police or their designee.

THESE ARE UNPAID POSITIONS - 4 OPENINGS - Position will remain posted until filled.