Armed School Guardian / Security Officer

Nation Security • Orlando, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly disciplined, attentive, and qualified Armed School Guardian Security Officer to join the campus safety team in Orlando. The role is responsible for deterring, preventing, and responding to potential threats on campus while fostering a safe, positive environment for students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate has extensive tactical proficiency, excellent judgment under pressure, and a genuine passion for protecting an educational community.

Requirements

• Possess a valid, active Florida School Guardian Certificate issued by a Florida County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to F.S. 30.15 / Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program.
• Hold an active Florida Class “D” Security License.
• Hold an active Florida Class “G” Statewide Firearms License.
• Maintain active CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pass an enhanced Level II background check, including FBI and FDLE fingerprinting, with no felony convictions or violent misdemeanors.
• Pass a comprehensive psychological evaluation administered by a licensed psychologist and a pre-employment drug screening; consent to random testing.
• Have 2–3 years of verifiable experience in law enforcement, military service (honorably discharged), or high-level armed security operations.
• Be able to stand, walk, run, and patrol outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.
• Be able to respond swiftly on foot to any area of campus in an emergency.
• Have vision and hearing capable of meeting law enforcement active-response standards.

Nice To Haves

• Tactical Medicine / Stop the Bleed certification.
• Prior experience working in an educational or youth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary physical deterrent and first responder to active threats, unlawful entries, or high-risk safety incidents on school property.
• Conduct continuous interior and exterior physical patrols of campus grounds, monitor entrance points, and verify visitor credentials.
• Assist school administration with active assailant drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and severe weather protocols.
• Build constructive, approachable relationships with students, parents, and staff, and use verbal de-escalation skills to resolve low-level disputes or behavioral disruptions.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs and write clear, detailed incident reports for school administration and local law enforcement when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED