Armed School Guardian / Security Officer
About The Position
The Armed School Guardian / Security Officer joins the campus safety team in Orlando to deter, prevent, and respond to potential threats on campus while fostering a safe, positive environment for students, faculty, and staff. The role calls for strong tactical proficiency, sound judgment under pressure, and a genuine commitment to protecting an educational community. The officer serves as a physical deterrent and first responder to active threats, unlawful entries, and high-risk safety incidents; patrols campus and monitors access; assists with emergency preparedness; engages constructively with the school community and uses verbal de-escalation; and maintains activity logs and incident reports.
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.
- Hold 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; use verbal de-escalation 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
