School Guardian - Salt Lake Area

Position Overview

The Utah School Guardian Program is seeking experienced, highly professional individuals-particularly former or recently retired law enforcement officers-to serve as School Guardians. This role is critical in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Location: Utah

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift

Pay: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

The Utah School Guardian Program is seeking experienced, highly professional individuals-particularly former or recently retired law enforcement officers-to serve as School Guardians. This role is critical in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

School Guardians act as a deterrent to threats, while also serving as trusted, approachable figures within the school community. This position blends security expertise with community engagement, requiring both tactical readiness and strong interpersonal skills.

• Provide a consistent security presence on assigned school campuses
• Monitor and control access points to ensure campus safety
• Respond quickly and effectively to potential threats or emergencies
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Conduct routine patrols and security assessments
• Coordinate with school administration and local law enforcement when necessary
• Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed incident reports; demonstrate exceptional written documentation skills and full accountability to actions taken.

• Former or recently retired law enforcement officer (strongly preferred)
• Prior military police or armed security experience may also be considered

• Valid Armed Security License (Utah) / Ability to obtain
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit / Ability to obtain
• Ability to pass a state-mandated psychological evaluation annually
• Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure
• Strong situational awareness and tactical proficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability to engage positively with youth

• Predictable Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no overnight or weekend shifts)
• Serve your community again by protecting students & staff before a crisis ever happens
• Use your natural leadership to drive school safety

You're someone who has spent a career protecting others and still feels called to serve-but in a more stable, community-focused environment. You understand how to balance authority with approachability, and you can shift seamlessly between guardian, mentor, and protector.

School Guardian positions are not part of the U.R.S program.