Campus Security / Armed School Guardian
About The Position
Nation Security is seeking an Armed Campus Security Officer to protect students, staff, and visitors at an educational facility in Orlando. The officer serves as the primary physical safety officer on campus, maintaining access control, conducting active patrols, and responding to threats and emergencies. The role requires a visible armed presence, visitor screening, routine campus inspections, constructive engagement with the school community, and accurate activity and incident reporting. Candidates must hold an active Florida School Guardian Certificate, Florida Class D Security Officer License, and Florida Class G Statewide Firearms License, along with active CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Applicants must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, clear Level II FBI and FDLE fingerprint screening, and pass psychological and drug testing. Candidates with qualifying prior law enforcement or military experience, or those eligible for the Sheriff's Guardian Academy, are encouraged to apply. Relevant law enforcement, military, or armed security experience and prior work in educational or youth settings are preferred.
Requirements
- Active Florida School Guardian Certificate issued by a Florida County Sheriff's Office under F.S. § 1006.12 / F.S. § 30.15, or qualifying eligibility for a Sheriff's Guardian waiver or the 144-hour Sheriff's Guardian Academy.
- Active Florida Class D Security Officer License.
- Active Florida Class G Statewide Firearms License.
- Active CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- At least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pass a Level II FBI and FDLE fingerprint background check, with no disqualifying felony or violent misdemeanor records.
- Pass a psychological evaluation administered by an FDLE-designated Florida-licensed psychologist.
- Pass a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen and ongoing random drug screens.
- Ability to stand, walk, and conduct extended outdoor foot patrols in varying Florida weather.
- Ability to run and respond rapidly to any point on campus during an emergency.
- Meet law enforcement visual and auditory response standards.
Nice To Haves
- Tactical Medical or Stop the Bleed certification.
- Two or more years of law enforcement, military service with an honorable discharge, or high-level armed security operations experience.
- Prior experience in K-12 educational environments, youth programs, or public-sector security.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high-visibility armed presence on campus grounds, at entry gates, and in common areas to deter threats and unauthorized access.
- Respond as the immediate first responder to active assailant events, safety breaches, and high-risk incidents in accordance with state and school safety protocols.
- Verify credentials of incoming visitors, contractors, and vehicles; manage entry portals and secure perimeter doors.
- Conduct continuous interior and exterior foot and vehicle patrols; inspect barriers, emergency exits, and security hardware.
- Engage positively with the school community and use de-escalation methods to address behavioral issues and campus disruptions.
- Complete daily activity logs and detailed incident reports using mobile workforce technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
