School Guardian — Tampa Area

Geo Security; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Overtime Opportunities

Direct Deposit / Weekly Pay

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include maintaining a visible professional security presence, monitoring entrances and grounds, and coordinating daily with school staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Florida Class D Security Officer License.
• Must hold valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License.
• Certificate of Guardian Training (168-hour program).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful background screening required.
• Eligibility for Florida School Guardian Program required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible professional security presence during school hours.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and campus grounds.
• Respond 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)

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.