ARMED SAFE SCHOOL OFFICER - MARSHAL/GUARDIAN PROGRAM (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Armed Safe School Officer for the Marshal/Guardian program to provide security and safeguard students, staff and visitors. Responsibilities include enforcing campus safety, responding to incidents, and coordinating with the Broward County Schools Police to maintain a secure learning environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, two years of recent sworn law enforcement or armed security experience, a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of recent sworn law enforcement or armed security experience, or corrections officer in good standing.
• Two years of prior military experience may substitute for law enforcement experience.
• Must hold a Florida driver’s license and maintain it.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer literacy.
• Pre-employment requirements including firearm license, training, psychological evaluation, drug tests, diversity training.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Armed security license

Driver's license

Clear communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Military experience substituted for law enforcement

Job description

ARMED SAFE SCHOOL OFFICER - MARSHAL/GUARDIAN PROGRAM (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Broward County Public Schools BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922961

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

Responsible for providing security and safety services for the school campus and protecting the life and well being of students, staff, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• A minimum of two (2) years within the last ten (10) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, or an armed security guard with a valid State of Florida D and G security license, or a corrections officer in “good standing” at time of employment separation.
• Two years of prior military experience (which includes military reservist experience), with an honorable discharge may be substituted for law enforcement experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to accurately communicate facts.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Obtain the requirements outlined below prior to School Board appointment:
  • Hold a valid license issued under s. 790.06 (License to carry concealed weapon or firearm).
  • Successful completion of 132 hours of comprehensive firearm safety and proficiency training conducted by Criminal Justice Standards and Commission-Certified instructors.
  • Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a psychologist licensed under Chapter 490 and designated by the Department of Law Enforcement and submit the results of the evaluation to the Sheriff’s office.
  • Submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of s.112.0455 and the Sheriff’s office.
  • Successfully complete at least 12 hours of a certified nationally recognized diversity training program.
• Must be twenty-one years of age (in the State of Florida, individuals must be 21 years of age or older to obtain a concealed weapons permit).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: YY-001

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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