Police Officer - Hutto Independent School District

Primary Purpose:
To promote and maintain a school environment that will ensure the safety and security of district personnel,
students and visitors to school campuses and facilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas Driver’s License; meet and maintain automobile insurance liability eligibility
Associates Degree from an accredited college of university preferred; College hours in Criminal
Justice is recommended
School Resource Officer Certification preferred
Current Texas Peace Officer License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Bonded as required by Texas Education Code Section 37.081(h)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Possess an understanding of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Family
Code and Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code
Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests
Ability to record information
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to work effectively with juveniles and the public, sensitivity to special needs children
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally)
Working knowledge of criminal investigation, police reports, and criminal laws

Experience:
Three years previous experience in full-time law enforcement preferred.