Campus Safety Monitor

Plano ISD; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD is seeking a Campus Safety Monitor to promote a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role focuses on operating access control, monitoring video surveillance, and coordinating emergency actions as needed.

Responsibilities include communicating with authorized entrants, maintaining detailed logs, and supporting law enforcement when incidents occur. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant security experience or training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 30 hours of college credit from an accredited institution.
• Experience in security monitoring or dispatch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate access control systems at assigned campuses/facilities.
• Communicate via video/intercom with visitors to verify authorization.
• Monitor video surveillance and related security systems.
• Walk interior and exterior of buildings to detect safety risks.
• Monitor two-way radio systems and act as emergency contact.
• Notify administrators and law enforcement of incidents requiring intervention.
• Initiate emergency actions such as Lockdown, Secure or Evacuation.
• Make written reports and keep logs of activities.
• Review and download video recordings for authorized requests.
• Transport and operate metal detector equipment as assigned.

Skills

Video surveillance

Access control

Technology aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

College credit

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

• Position Type:
  Safety & Security/ Campus Safety Monitor
• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026

Pay Grade: 731 (Min $17.55 per hr)
Work Days:188

Primary Purpose:

• Promote a safe and secure environment for students, visitors and employees

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of video surveillance systems, access control systems and similar security systems
• Proficiency in (or aptitude for) use of relevant technology (security systems, access controls systems, Google Suite, MS Office, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism when handling difficult persons or emergency situations
• Ability to recognize problems and execute corrective measures
• Minimum 30 hours of college credit from accredited institution

Experience:

• Experience in security monitoring or dispatch, security technology, law enforcement, public safety communications, or similar experience (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate access control systems at assigned campuses/facilities
• Communicate via video/intercom systems with persons seeking access to buildings and verify their authorization to enter
• Monitor video surveillance system and related security systems
• Walk interior and exterior of buildings and other areas for the purpose of detecting suspicious circumstances or safety and security risks
• Monitor two-way radio systems and serve as emergency point of contact when needed
• Notify campus administrators, school resource officers, local law enforcement, and others of incidents requiring intervention
• Initiate emergency actions such as Lockdown, Secure or Evacuation when directed or when authorized
• Make written reports, keep logs, track activity as required
• Interpret events observed accurately and determine appropriate action to take, occasionally under urgent or emergency circumstances
• Review and download/export video recordings for approved purposes or authorized requests
• Transport and operate walk-thru and handheld metal detector (magnetometer) equipment as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Prolonged viewing of video monitors and computer screens; frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer, keyboarding, mouse, and repetitive hand motions; occasional prolonged or

irregular hours; exposure to inclement weather; frequent district-wide travel and occasional state-wide travel