Chief of Police
Young World Physical Education, Elkhart, TX, United States
Chief of Police
Elkhart Independent School District District Office / Administration Building - Elkhart, Texas (Open in Google Maps).
Job Details
Job ID: 5662972
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026
Job Description Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Ensure enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.
Responsibilities
Direct daily operations of the district police department.
Coordinate enforcement activities with outside agencies, other department directors, and campus principals; develop and implement security programs, gang management plans, and safety initiatives.
Investigate complaints and accusations against district police officers or staff.
Ensure enforcement of laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy.
Oversee investigation of criminal activities within district jurisdiction and support other agencies.
Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies; represent district on committees and task forces.
Oversee the school guardian program.
Develop safety procedures, including safe handling and use of firearms.
Participate in district or campus behavioral threat assessment and supportive schools teams.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Select, train, supervise, evaluate staff; make recommendations on assignment, retention, discipline, dismissal.
Evaluate employee performance for effectiveness.
Prepare, review, revise police department job descriptions.
Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband.
Compile and administer department budget; ensure cost-effectiveness.
Compile, maintain, file reports, records, affidavits, incident reports, activity reports.
Oversee development and implementation of multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans comply with standards.
Compile, maintain, file reports, audits including DVA.
Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on security and safety issues to board, staff, community.
Supervise, evaluate, recommend hiring/firing of police officers, security guards, and staff.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633 (initial chief training within two years of appointment).
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Fully commissioned police officer experience.
Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity.
Physical and Mental Demands
Requires use of district vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two‑way radio.
Prolonged sitting, standing, strenuous walking, frequent keyboard usage, driving.
Moderate lifting ( Work inside/outside; moderate exposure; districtwide travel.
Must manage emotional control under stress, prolonged hours, on‑call 24/7.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Greg Herring, Operations.
District Office / Administration Building.
Email: gherring@elkhartisd.org.
EEO Statement Elkhart ISD does not discriminate on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Reese Briggs, Superintendent, is the Title IX Coordinator and contact for nondiscrimination inquiries.
Elkhart ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a otros grupos juveniles designados. Reese Briggs, Superintendent, es el coordinador de Title IX.
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Job Details
Job ID: 5662972
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026
Job Description Establish and administer security regulations and procedures to protect students, staff, and property. Ensure enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies.
Responsibilities
Direct daily operations of the district police department.
Coordinate enforcement activities with outside agencies, other department directors, and campus principals; develop and implement security programs, gang management plans, and safety initiatives.
Investigate complaints and accusations against district police officers or staff.
Ensure enforcement of laws and ordinances within the scope of board policy.
Oversee investigation of criminal activities within district jurisdiction and support other agencies.
Serve as district liaison to state and local law enforcement agencies; represent district on committees and task forces.
Oversee the school guardian program.
Develop safety procedures, including safe handling and use of firearms.
Participate in district or campus behavioral threat assessment and supportive schools teams.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Select, train, supervise, evaluate staff; make recommendations on assignment, retention, discipline, dismissal.
Evaluate employee performance for effectiveness.
Prepare, review, revise police department job descriptions.
Maintain property room for storage of weapons and contraband.
Compile and administer department budget; ensure cost-effectiveness.
Compile, maintain, file reports, records, affidavits, incident reports, activity reports.
Oversee development and implementation of multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans comply with standards.
Compile, maintain, file reports, audits including DVA.
Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on security and safety issues to board, staff, community.
Supervise, evaluate, recommend hiring/firing of police officers, security guards, and staff.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Successful completion of training required by Texas Education Code §96.641 and Texas Occupation Code §1701.2633 (initial chief training within two years of appointment).
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Fully commissioned police officer experience.
Law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity.
Physical and Mental Demands
Requires use of district vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two‑way radio.
Prolonged sitting, standing, strenuous walking, frequent keyboard usage, driving.
Moderate lifting ( Work inside/outside; moderate exposure; districtwide travel.
Must manage emotional control under stress, prolonged hours, on‑call 24/7.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Greg Herring, Operations.
District Office / Administration Building.
Email: gherring@elkhartisd.org.
EEO Statement Elkhart ISD does not discriminate on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Reese Briggs, Superintendent, is the Title IX Coordinator and contact for nondiscrimination inquiries.
Elkhart ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a otros grupos juveniles designados. Reese Briggs, Superintendent, es el coordinador de Title IX.
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