School Safety Officer

Position Type:
School Safety/ Safety and Security Officer

Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Location:

LaBelle Elementary School

Closing Date: OPEN

Safety and Security Officer

• High school diploma (or equivalent). Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Law enforcement, military, or security-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Standard English.
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing training/certification provided by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office as required by Chapter 2018-3, Laws of Florida, as a condition of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of the American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course or agreement to earn within one year of employment.
• Must obtain a State of Florida (s 790.06 Florida Statutes) concealed weapons permit and must maintain the license throughout employment in this position. Must be able to successfully complete ongoing training and firearm proficiency tests as outlined in the Marjory Stoneman High School Public Safety Act.
• Must meet all Hendry County Sheriff's Office requirements to attain a Guardian appointment under the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Must obtain and maintain the Guardian appointment throughout employment in this position.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random screenings.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive employment background check.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must complete 144 hours of comprehensive firearms safety proficiency training during a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission-certified course conducted by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office as outlined below:
• 80 hours of firearms training
• 16 hours of instruction in precision pistol
• 8 hours of discretionary shooting instruction using approved simulator exercises
• 8 hours of instruction in defensive tactics
• 8 hours of instruction in active shooter or assailant scenarios
• 12 hours of instruction in legal issues
• 12 hours of a certified, nationally recognized diversity training program

To ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. To assist the administrative staff with applying policies and procedures for safe and orderly schools at the building level. Responsible for maintaining calm, deterring crime, and examining preliminary inquiries into violations of school board policies on school property or at school-sponsored events.

This position is an armed School Safety Guardian; however, there shall be no law enforcement authority except to the extent necessary to prevent or abate an active assailant incident on school property.

Director of School Safety, Security, and Transportation

• Uses whatever force is necessary to prevent or abate an active assailant incident.
• Immediately responds to and engages to stop the threat of an active assailant.
• Conducts perimeter and inner school checks to ensure premises are secure.
• Analyzes information and situations regarding activities that may violate school policies and/or indicate possible criminal activity to determine immediate actions and/or make recommendations to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the public.
• Collaborates with other school and district personnel, assigned police officers, and representatives of local agencies to conduct preliminary inquiries into violations of school board policies, providing information and/or taking action to ensure the safety and security of the school site.
• Communicates school policies and procedures to personnel, parents, and visitors to ensure their understanding of the potential consequences of violating these policies.
• Investigates unusual incidents, e.g., unauthorized visitors, violent threats against students, etc., to assist responding law enforcement personnel, develop the information necessary to assist in determining appropriate action, and/or provide documentation for future reference.
• Monitors students in various school environments, such as restrooms, grounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, and parking lots, to…