School Guardian

Geo Security; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

GEO Security Corporation in the Tampa area seeks licensed School Guardians to provide an armed safety presence during school hours, working with school administration under Florida’s School Guardian Program. Responsibilities include monitoring entrances and campus grounds, and coordinating with GEO Security supervisors.

Qualified candidates hold Florida licenses (D and G), complete Guardian Training, pass background checks, and meet all Florida School Guardian eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Florida Class D Security Officer License.
• Must hold Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License.
• Must possess Guardian Training certificate (168 hours).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Background screening successfully completed.
• Must meet Florida School Guardian Program eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible professional security presence during school hours.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and campus grounds.
• Respond immediately to safety concerns per school protocols.
• Coordinate daily with school administration and GEO Security supervisors.
• Complete incident and daily activity reports.
• Maintain Florida School Guardian Program standards.

Education

Florida Class D Security Officer License

Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License

Guardian Training Certificate (168-hour)

Background screening clearance

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Florida School Guardian Program eligibility

Job description

GEO Security Corporation, a family-owned Central Florida security company, is hiring licensed School Guardians to help protect students, staff, and school campuses in the Tampa area. Guardians provide a professional, armed safety presence during school hours in coordination with school administration, under Florida’s School Guardian Program.

Responsibilities: maintain a visible professional security presence during school hours; monitor entrances, exits, and campus grounds; respond immediately to safety concerns per school protocols; coordinate daily with school administration and GEO Security supervisors; complete incident and daily activity reports; maintain Florida School Guardian Program standards.

Minimum qualifications: valid Florida Class D Security Officer License; valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License; Certificate of Guardian Training (168-hour program conducted through the Florida Sheriff’s Office); legal authorization to work in the United States; successful background screening; all Florida School Guardian Program eligibility requirements.

Schedule and pay: consistent schedule aligned with the school calendar; $22-24 per hour with weekly pay and direct deposit; uniform provided; opportunities for overtime and additional assignments.