School Safety Guardian - Security & Crisis Response

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency) and be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience or training in a security‑related field or equivalent.
• Must obtain a Florida State concealed weapons permit (S.790.06 Florida Statutes) and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete ongoing trainings and firearm proficiency test as outlined in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
• Must meet all Gadsden County Sheriff's Office requirements to attain and maintain a Guardian appointment pursuant to the Act.
• Must successfully complete a 144‑hour comprehensive firearms safety proficiency training during a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certified course conducted by Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, which includes:
• 80 hours of firearms training
• 16 hours of instruction in precision pistol
• 8 hours of discretionary shooting instruction using approved simulator exercises
• 8 hours of instruction in defensive tactics
• 8 hours of instruction in active shooter or assailant scenarios
• 12 hours of instruction in legal issues
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must complete at least 12 hours of a certified nationally recognized diversity training program.
• Must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random screenings.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive employment background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
• A valid Florida Driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of School Board policies and applicable Gadsden County School District security personnel procedures.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Standard English.
• Ability to apply standard security procedures and best practices.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to pass required physical, psychiatric, and drug tests.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under potentially dangerous conditions.
• Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others.
• Ability to exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with school administrators, youth, and adults.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical records and state/district required reports.
• Must have met the requirements for the Coach Aaron Feis School Guardian Program.

Job Type: SCHOOL SAFETY GUARDIAN (2)

Background screening is processed through the Clearinghouse website:

This position has been updated to two openings as of 7/16/26.