School Guardian

Utah School Guardian Program
Location: Utah
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Position Overview

The Utah School Guardian Program is seeking experienced, highly professional individuals-particularly former or recently retired law enforcement officers-to serve as School Guardians. This role is critical in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.

School Guardians act as a deterrent to threats, while also serving as trusted, approachable figures within the school community. This position blends security expertise with community engagement, requiring both tactical readiness and strong interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent security presence on assigned school campuses
• Monitor and control access points to ensure campus safety
• Respond quickly and effectively to potential threats or emergencies
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Conduct routine patrols and security assessments
• Coordinate with school administration and local law enforcement when necessary
• Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed incident reports; demonstrate exceptional written documentation skills and full accountability to actions taken.

Preferred Background

• Former or recently retired law enforcement officer (strongly preferred)
• Prior military police or armed security experience may also be considered

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Armed Security License (Utah) / Ability to obtain
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit / Ability to obtain
• Ability to pass a state-mandated psychological evaluation annually
• Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure
• Strong situational awareness and tactical proficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability to engage positively with youth

What Sets This Role Apart

• Predictable Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no overnight shifts)
• Serve your community again by protecting students & staff before a crisis ever happens
• Use your natural leadership to drive school safety

Ideal Candidate

You're someone who has spent a career protecting others and still feels called to serve-but in a more stable, community-focused environment. You understand how to balance authority with approachability, and you can shift seamlessly between guardian, mentor, and protector.

Apply Today

Continue your mission of service-this time, by protecting the next generation.

School Guardian positions are not part of the U.R.S program.