School Safety Guardian IN-Training (Millage Funded)

• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing as outlined in School Board policy # 4162.

An applicant must meet all employment requirements and pass all screenings before they are eligible to begin training. The effective date of employment will be the first day of the required training. Once all required training is completed and certification is issued, the School Safety Guard In-Training will be transferred into the position of School Safety Guardian. The School Safety Guard In-Training will not serve in the capacity of an armed employee until training is complete and certification is issued.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold a State of Florida concealed weapons permit under F.S. 790.06 and maintain the permit throughout employment in this position

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Successful law enforcement, security, or military experience or training

• Knowledge of standard security procedures and best practices

• Willingness to use force when circumstances and established protocols dictate, up to and including deadly force

• Must meet all law enforcement requirements to attain a School Safety Guardian appointment pursuant to state statute and have been accepted into the Guardian Training Program

• Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation administered by a psychologist licensed under chapter 490 and designated by the Department of Law Enforcement

• Must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of F.S. 112.0455 and the Sheriff's Office

• Must successfully pass a comprehensive employment background check

• Must be able to successfully complete, on at least an annual basis, ongoing training, weapon inspection, and firearm qualification at an acceptable performance level

• Must hold a valid Florida driver's license

• Must be 21 years or older

• Must have the physical and mental ability to respond in an emergency or potentially dangerous situation

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively in a team

• Must have First Aid and CPR/AED certification. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 calendar days of employment

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including reporting to various school/district sites, after hours, weekends and night events as needed/assigned

• Required qualifications to maintain continued employment in School Safety Guardian position, and failure to meet these requirements will constitute grounds for termination of employment:

A State of Florida concealed weapons permit under F.S. 790.06 must be maintained throughout employment in this position

• Must continue to meet all requirements of and maintain a School Safety Guardian certification/appointment

• Must be able to successfully complete ongoing training requirements, including firearms proficiency, at an acceptable performance level

Salary Schedule for staff employed through the Aaron Feis Guardian Program (Misc Salary Schedules)

https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/hr/salary-schedules