School Marshal

Pay Grade:   752  (Minimum $60,500 Min Year)
Work Days:  188

Campus to Be Determined  
 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Honorably retired peace officer (preferred)
• Coursework, training, certification or experience in emergency management, law enforcement, 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)

• Five (5) years’ experience in some combination of law enforcement, military, emergency management or school safety and security, or equivalent work experience as determined by the district

• Knowledge of school safety, security, law enforcement procedures, practices and related standards and codes 
• Knowledge of emergency management/emergency preparedness methodology and concepts  
• Knowledge of use and safe operation of firearms
• Strong written and verbal communications skills 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service/public relations skills 
• Proficient in providing training and presentations to small and large groups 
• Proficient in use of office/business technology (MS Office Suite, G-Suite, etc.) and use of relevant security-related technology (e.g. security video systems, incident reporting systems, etc.) 

• Respond to and immediately address any active threat incident on campus
• Patrol assigned campus and be visible throughout the day, especially during passing periods, lunch periods, drop-off and pick-up
• Assist with and be visible during drop-off and pickup
• Conduct frequent exterior door sweeps to ensure all doors are locked, closed and functioning properly
• Immediately brief Safety and Security Coordinator on safety or security issues discovered and/or brought to your attention
• Work closely with campus staff and other district personnel to promote a safe and secure environment
• Conduct Safety and Security Inspections at assigned campus
• Demonstrate and maintain firearms proficiency as determined by the district
• Participate as a member of the Campus Emergency Planning Team
• Patrol district in marked security vehicle and respond to campuses as assigned
• Assist in drills and exercises that promote emergency preparedness of campus
• Promote and reinforce district policies and procedures relating to safety and security
• Serve as liaison between campuses and law enforcement, fire/EMS personnel and other outside agencies responding to incidents or investigating matters of concern to the district
• Complete incident reports and other documents as required or directed in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide security coverage at campus or district special events and functions as needed
• Utilize district security cameras to review incidents and/or save video footage as required or instructed
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
• Serve as a resource to campus in areas of safety, security and emergency preparedness
• Serve as the department’s representative on Level 1 threat assessments when instructed or requested to do so
• Attend training as required or directed   
• Operate walk-thru and handheld metal detectors as assigned
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor 
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor 
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

• Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound, reasonable decisions under pressure
• Exceptional work ethic, self-initiative and attention to detail
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other individuals and departments
• Project enthusiasm and energy in all efforts
• Exhibit honesty, ethical conduct and objectivity
• Willingness to consent to background investigation

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Coordinate district functions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work effectively in a highly stressful emergency environment

• Prolonged, irregular, differentiated work schedule and/or late hours when urgent or emergency situations arise, or when necessary to meet district/department needs
• Districtwide and occasional statewide travel
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Occasional work in inclement weather
• Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions

• 9mm handgun, holster, magazine pouch, handcuffs, uniform, two-way radio, cell phone