26-27 SCHOOL GUARDIAN

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAKULLA COUNTY SCHOOL GUARDIAN QUALIFICATIONS

JOB

DESCRIPTION 1.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates' degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred. 2. Preferred three (3) years within the last ten (10) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or corrections officer in "good standing" at time of employment separation. Two (2) years of prior military experience (which includes military reservist experience), with an honorable discharge, may be substituted for law enforcement experience. Experience in law enforcement in a K-12 setting. 3. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 4. 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). 5. Successful completion of the following requirements: a. Hold a valid license issued under Section 790.06, F.S., (License to carry concealed weapon or firearm). b. One hundred thirty-two (132) hours of comprehensive firearm safety and proficiency training conducted by Criminal Justice Standards and Commission-Certified instructors. c. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a psychologist licensed under Chapter 490, F.S., and designated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. d. Pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of Section 112.0455, F.S. e. At least twelve (12) hours of a certified nationally recognized diversity training program. f. Pass physical, hearing, and vision exam as reflected below under physical demands. g. Successful completion of initial and ongoing training provided by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office as required by Chapter 2018-3, Laws of Florida. 6. Complete the tenets of trauma informed care and youth mental health first aid training within six (6) month of employment. 7. Qualifications may vary from the above requirements to such a degree as the Superintendent and Board determine is necessary and appropriate to ensure properly qualified personnel in each specialized assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to express facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Requires the ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes.
• Requires the ability to display skills in the use of de-escalation and interdiction techniques.
• Requires the ability to display skills in firearms safety and marksmanship.
• Requires the ability to constantly scan environment and consider multiple scenarios before appropriately responding.
• Requires the ability to be physically and mentally prepared to respond in an emergency or potentially dangerous situation.
• Requires the ability to obtain pertinent information through observation, interviews, social media, and articulate findings concisely and timely.
• Requires the ability to respond to members of the community or internal peers within the organization.
• Requires the ability to use small office equipment and computers.