School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer

Salary

$38.49 - $45.81 Hourly

Location

Justice Center, 5201 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville, TX

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

2026-15

Department

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

07/01/2026

• Description
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Summary of Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment for educators and students, investigate and take appropriate action related to criminal activity occurring on campus, and serve as informal advisor and conflict mediator to students in an effort to keep issues from developing into more serious problems.

Essential Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide law enforcement and police presence at assigned school campus.
• Investigate and appropriately document allegations of criminal incidents within the campus per police department policies and procedures.
• Monitors crime statistics and works with local police officers, SROs, school officials, and students to design crime prevention strategies.
• Establishes and maintains a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment.
• Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security measures.
• Remain visible within the school community and attend and participate in school functions.
• Initiate interaction with students on the campus and promote a positive role model of the police profession.
• Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to those involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary.
• Assist in conflict resolution efforts.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
• School Resource Officers will follow school district schedule. Full time SROs will report to Patrol while school is not in session. Less than full-time School Resource Officers will not be required to work and will not be paid during those breaks (with exception of City designated holidays or when using accrued paid leave). There may be occasions when these officers can be required to work when school is not in session.
• Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies or critical incidents as determined by Police Department Administration.

School Resource Officers on Patrol Assignment:

• Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a City vehicle.
• Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Documents investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants; evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery.
• Prepares and presents cases to District Attorneys office.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc.
• Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property often times involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Prepares activity reports detailing patrol/investigation occurrences and submits reports to superiors for review.
• Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations. Investigates and prepares crime/traffic reports on criminal activities and traffic accidents.
• Files required reports for the court and legal process and appears and testifies in court as required.
• Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must hold a Texas Peace Officer license through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

• Must pass:

• Background investigation

• Essential Job Function screening

• Polygraph test

• Oral Review Board

• Psychological screening

• Drug test

• Must possess good moral character and meet any other standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Lateral Entry Officers must meet the requirements set forth in the Colleyville Police Department's General Orders 401 (L).

Typical Working Hours

School Resource Officers will follow school district schedule. Full time SROs will report to Patrol while school is not in session. Less than full-time School Resource Officers will not be required to work and will not be paid during those breaks (with exception of City designated holidays or when using accrued paid leave). There may be occasions when these officers can be required to work when school is not in session.

The City of Colleyville offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about our organization.

01

Have you ever been guilty of, or plead guilty or no contest to a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the previous question, please identify the charge(s) and briefly explain the incident. If you answered No please put N/A.

03

Have you been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor offense other than a traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered Yes to the previous question, please identify the charge(s) and briefly explain the incident. If you answered No, please put N/A.

05

Have you ever received deferred adjudication for any offense?

• Yes
• No

06

Were you referred by a current City of Colleyville employee?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please put the employees name and department. If you answered No, please put N/A.

08

If you were not referred by a current employee, how did you hear about the position? Please be specific. If you found the position online, please specify what website.

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Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of 30 hours of college credit?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered No to the last question, please indicate the number of college credit hours you have accrued.

14

If you have military experience, did you receive an honorable discharge on your DD214?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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Have you ever had a conviction, deferred adjudication or probation for theft?

• Yes
• No

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How many times in your lifetime have you used, tried or experimented with marijuana?

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Have you used, tried or experimented with marijuana in the last two years?

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• No

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Have you ever used or experimented with illegal drugs, not including marijuana?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the last question, list the date you used or experimented with illegal drugs, to include prescription drugs belonging to another, and which drug it was. If you answered No, please put N/A.

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Have you ever used anabolic steroids after February 27, 1991?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the last question, list the date used and the number of times used. If you answered No, please put N/A.

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Do you have any tattoos on your neck, face, hands or head?

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• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colleyville

Address 100 Main Street

Colleyville, Texas, 76034

Website http://www.colleyville.com