SCHOOL SAFETY GUARDIAN

Non-Instructional - Position - Other


Job Number 9900003252


Start Date


Open Date 06/22/2026


Closing Date 06/30/2026


QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Must possess a high school diploma (or equivalency). Must be 21 years of age or older. Experience or training in a security related field or any equivalent
combination of education and experience is preferred. Read, write, speak, and
understand Standard English.
(2) Must obtain a State of Florida (s 790.06 Florida Statues) concealed weapons
permit, and must maintain the permit throughout employment in this position.
Must be able to successfully complete ongoing trainings, and firearm proficiency
test as outlined in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
(3) Must meet all Gadsden County Sheriff's Office requirements to attain a Guardian appointment pursuant to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Must obtain and maintain the Guardian appointment throughout employment in this position.
(4) 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 as outlined below:
• 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
(5) Must successfully pass a comprehensive employment background check,
psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
(6) A valid Florida Driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be
maintained during employment in this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications 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

Other Job Type (if applicable) SCHOOL SAFETY GUARDIAN


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