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Officers at the Port Arthur ISD Police Department are committed to creating a safe working and educational environment and protecting Port Arthur’s future by providing diverse levels of service, using problem-solving techniques and embracing lasting partnerships for all community members. We are always looking for qualified applicants who are willing to dedicate themselves to professional public service, team-building and having a true effect on student lives and the communities that PAISD serves.  

Basic Qualifications

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for peace officer licensing

The commission shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the following standards:

  (1) minimum age requirement:

  • for peace officers and public security officers, is 21 years of age; or 18 years of age if the applicant has received:
  • an associate's degree; or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university; or
  • has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service;

  (2) minimum educational requirements:

  • has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level;
  • holds a high school diploma; or
  • for enrollment purposes in a basic peace officer academy only, has an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active-duty service;

  (3) is fingerprinted and is subjected to a search of local, state and U.S. national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;

  (4) has never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order;

  (5) is not currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would be a bar to licensure;

  (6) has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years;

  (7) has never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code;

  (8) for peace officers, is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle;

  (9) for peace officers, is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition;

  

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for school marshal licensing

Appointing Entity selects candidate(s) for School Marshal.

  • Candidate(s) must be an employee(s) of the school or college.
  • Candidate(s) must hold a valid License to Carry, issued through the Texas Department of Public Safety.  (Copy submitted to TCOLE).
  • Candidate(s) must pass a psychological exam (TCOLE will provide this form).
  • Candidate(s) attends/completes TCOLE approved 80-hour School Marshal course.

 

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