Utah School Guardian Program
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.
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Provide a consistent security presence on assigned school campuses
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Monitor and control access points to ensure campus safety
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Respond quickly and effectively to potential threats or emergencies
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Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
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Conduct routine patrols and security assessments
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Coordinate with school administration and local law enforcement when necessary
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Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed incident reports; demonstrate exceptional written documentation skills and full accountability to actions taken.
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Former or recently retired law enforcement officer (strongly preferred)
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Prior military police or armed security experience may also be considered
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Valid Armed Security License (Utah) / Ability to obtain
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Valid Concealed Carry Permit / Ability to obtain
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Ability to pass a state-mandated psychological evaluation annually
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Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure
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Strong situational awareness and tactical proficiency
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Professional demeanor with the ability to engage positively with youth
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Predictable Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no overnight or weekend shifts)
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Serve your community again by protecting students & staff before a crisis ever happens
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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.
Continue your mission of service-this time, by protecting the next generation.
School Guardian positions are not part of the U.R.S program.
