Hiring Process
New Officer
· Initial On Line Application
· Post Test/Report Writing Sample
· Background Packet with due date
· Psychological Exam
· Oral Board
· Chief Interview
· Background Packet- Due 10 working days after receiving it.
· Turn in background packet /Interview with background investigator
· Pass Background (approved by CID Sergeant)
· Oral Board
Patrol Lieutenant
Patrol Sergeants (2)
Officers (2)
· Chief Interview
Chief
Administrative Lieutenant
Administrative Sergeant
Final decision by Chief of Police
The Communities We Serve
· 42 Schools
· 54 Individual Properties
· 40 Square Miles
· 40,000 Students
· 4,000 Employees
· 5 Jurisdictions
Spring Branch ISD Police Department
· 40 Officers
1-Chief
2-Lieutenants
6-Sergeants
31-Officers
· 10 Civilians
6-Dispatchers
1-Administrative Assistant
1-Radio Tech
1-Crossing Guard Coordinator
1-ID Processor
Benefits
Starting pay-$42,500 to $45,000
(No Experience)
· Pay may be adjusted for college in lieu of experience
· Shift Differential
· Language Differential
· CIT Differential
· Certificate Differential
· Generous Opportunities for Overtime
· Vacation Days
· Personal Days
· Non-Duty Days
· Comp Time
Duty Assignments
Uniformed Services
· Patrol- Days, Evening, and Nights
· K-9- 4 Handlers
2- Narcotics, 1- Explosive, and 1-Patrol
· Accident Investigator
· Onsite Officers-10
Administration
· Criminal Investigations Division
3 Investigators
· Gang Officer
· Officer assigned to Harris County Multi Agency Gang Task Force
· CIT Officer
· Community Relations Officer
Equipment
· Updated Patrol Fleet
· High Water Rescue F250
· Armored Personnel Carrier
· All uniforms
· Weapons will soon be issued by department
· Molle Vests (Ballistic and Heavy Vest)
· Duty Rig
· Holsters
· Tourniquets
· Cell Phone
· Jacket
The Police Department is responsible for the development and implementation of the District’s Emergency Operation Plan and is in compliance with all National, State and Local requirements.
The On Site Campus Officers provide proactive daily campus law enforcement.
The Patrol Officers are divided into 3 zones providing law enforcement services to all District campuses and facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Canine Patrol includes 3 highly trained and nationally certified Canines. Each Canine is specialized in either patrol, explosives or narcotics.
The Traffic Safety Unit is responsible for traffic enforcement in and around district campuses, school zones and bus loading/unloading areas. The traffic safety unit also conducts accident investigations and coordinates the District Crossing Guard program.
The Truancy Officers work closely with campus administrators, Child Protective Services, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Harris County Court System to insure all SBISD students are in compliance with compulsory attendance laws.
The Communications/Dispatch Unit employs state certified
dispatchers, using current technology, to maintain phone and radio communications with the public, all campuses, district facilities, and other area emergency service providers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Burglary Alarm/CCTV Division’s certified technicians oversee the installation, programming, monitoring, maintenance and repair of the district’s burglary alarm and CCTV systems.
Community Services are provided through the SBISD Police Department’s Programs on Drug and Gang Awareness.
The SBISD Police Department in partnership with numerous community organizations, provides information and assistance to the Spring Branch community.
The SBISD Police Department, using a state of the art Photo I.D. System, issues badges to all middle and high school students as well as employees, contractors, and volunteers.
Auxiliary Officer Volunteer
Auxiliary Officer application