Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant School Safety Resource Officer (Guardian Certified / LEO) to join our team for year-round employment. This vital role involves ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and school property through proactive surveillance, conflict management, and emergency response. As a School Safety Resource Officer, you will serve as a visible presence on campus, fostering a safe learning environment while collaborating with law enforcement and security teams to prevent incidents and respond swiftly when necessary. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on school safety while utilizing your skills in security, law enforcement, and emergency preparedness.
Responsibilities
- Monitor school premises and perform regular visual inspections to identify potential safety hazards or suspicious activity.
- Respond promptly to incidents or emergencies by applying conflict management techniques, performing first aid, CPR, or AED operations as needed.
- Enforce school policies related to security, loss prevention, and manual handling of materials or equipment.
- Utilize law enforcement training and surveillance skills such as Taser deployment (if certified) to de-escalate conflicts and maintain order.
- Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies during investigations or incident responses involving the school community.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in security, law enforcement, military service, or related fields.
- Valid certifications in CPR, AED operation, first aid, and conflict management; additional certifications like Taser use are advantageous. Will train.
- Excellent communication skills with the capacity to manage conflicts calmly and professionally.
- Prior experience in a school environment or working with youth is required.
- Coach Aaron Feis School Guardian Training (144 hour course) current and valid certificate required.
- Active Law Enforcement must adhere to FSS. 30.15 and request a waiver for the 144 hour course to obtain a certificate.
- FDACS D & G Licenses and concealed carry, required.
- Must have your own duty weapon, level 2 or 3 retention holster and duty belt.
- Black polishable police style shoes
- Pepper (OC) Spray, police grade
- Appropriate duty belt attachments
- Protecting God's Children & AHCA certification (provided by Proteus)
- Ability to stand all shift and patrol the campus (this is not an office position or in the car).
- Ability to work with the Principal and follow directions that are within our scope and lawful.
Supplied
- Summer & Class B uniform shirts and pants
- Protective Uniform style Vest and Armor
- Taser & holster
- Badge & Patches
- Body Worn Camera
- Portable 4G radio
- Tactical Training
- First Aid, AED, Stop the bleed and Traumatic wound training
- CQB, Room Clearing, Active Shooter response
- Year Round Employment by supporting security operations when school is out.
- 2 weeks summer vacation and major company holidays off
- PTO time
- Primarily day shifts with weekends off (must be available for sports and special events that are evening and/or weekends, as needed).
Join us in creating a safer educational environment where students can thrive! This role offers an energetic atmosphere dedicated to proactive safety measures and community well-being through vigilant observation, quick response, and professional collaboration.
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you provide a current and valid Coach Aaron Feis Training Guardian Certificate?
- Are you currently Licensed with your CCW?
- Do you have your FDACS Armed (G) License?
Ability to Commute:
- Gainesville, FL 32610 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
