Longview ISD - Chief of Police

Job Details

Region: 7
School District/Employer: Longview ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus, Central Office,
Position: ,
Assignment Level: Area
  • Security
Job Title: Chief of Police
School: Central Office
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 5/22/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser to view the job description for this opportunity:

https://www.applitrack.com/longviewisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Qualifications: Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree – preferred
• Texas Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

New Chief:
o Must take 80 hours of New Chief's Training:
o New Chief Development Program (#3780 - does not include any ALERRT training hours) AND
o Texas Police Chief Leadership Series (#3740) at Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) within 2 years of first appointment as a Texas Chief of Police.

• Chief's Continuing Education:
o Must complete the Texas Police Chief Leadership Series (#3740) each unit thereafter. The course includes 8 hours of ALERRT training. Will be required to complete an additional 8
hours of ALERRT training to meet the 16-hour legislative requirement
o Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Knowledge of overall operations of a police department
Knowledge of criminal investigations, police report writing, and criminal law
Training and ability to subdue offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs
Bondable as required by Texas Education Code §37.081(h)
Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS)
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and office management.
Comprehensive knowledge of state and local governmental organization, operation, and resources.
Ability to assemble, correlate, and analyze facts related to safety issues.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to communicate effectively and present information to professionals, other interested groups, and/or individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, public officials, civic and community groups, and the general public.

Experience:
Five (5) years of law enforcement experience in supervisory or command capacity and experience in working in school safety issues
Salary Range: $125,349 – $151,938
Benefits: $10,000 Life Insurance
$225 Per Month Health Insurance Benefit
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
How To Apply: Please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser to begin application:

https://www.applitrack.com/longviewisd/onlineapp/

Contact Person:

Name: Shalona McCray
Email: smccray@lisd.org
Address: P.O. Box 3268
City: Longview
State: TX
Zip: 75606-3268
Phone: (903) 381-2262
Fax: (903) 753-5389