Chief Campus Safety & Emergency Management

Plano ISD; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD seeks a Director of Safety & Security to lead, coordinate and enhance the district's emergency management and campus safety programs across facilities, staff and students. The role oversees MEOP development, drills, audits and reporting, with a focus on preparedness, prevention and response.

The ideal candidate has a law enforcement or public safety background, ten years of experience, and required Texas certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Coursework, training, certification or experience in law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, school safety and security or related discipline (required).
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license (required).
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas License to Carry (required).
• Ability to obtain L3 Psychological Clearance prior to employment (required).
• Ability to successfully complete Texas School Marshal course (required).
• Professional Certifications in Emergency Management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the district's Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Review, evaluate and update the district's MEOP for incidents and disasters.
• Submit MEOP to the Texas School Safety Center as required.
• Oversee and coordinate district audits and safety reports.
• Develop plans for district student/parent reunifications.
• Direct and facilitate emergency responses and CEPs across campuses.
• Conduct drills, tabletop exercises and training.
• Coordinate and provide emergency preparedness training for staff and students.
• Write After-Action Reports and track improvement plans.
• Manage district safety systems and compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

School safety

Emergency management

Public speaking

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Honorably retired peace officer (preferred)

Law enforcement/emergency management coursework or certification (required)

Texas driver’s license (required)

Texas License to Carry (required)

L3 Psychological Clearance (required)

Texas School Marshal training (required)

Professional certifications in Emergency Management (preferred)

Tools

Sentinel

Raptor Visitor Management

Video surveillance systems

Access control

Mass notification systems

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plano ISD seeks a Director of Safety & Security to lead, coordinate and enhance the district's emergency management and campus safety programs across facilities, staff and students. The role oversees MEOP development, drills, audits and reporting, with a focus on preparedness, prevention and response.

The ideal candidate has a law enforcement or public safety background, ten years of experience, and required Texas certifications.