2025-26 Armed School Safety Officer

Freedomprep; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy is seeking a School Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The role involves patrolling the campus, monitoring activities, and collaborating with law enforcement. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the school's mission and prior experience in security or law enforcement. This position offers a competitive salary and unique benefits, emphasizing staff well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Higher teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement

Zero dollar monthly premium options for health care

Support in obtaining licensure

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting as a safety, security, or police officer.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for registration as an armed security guard.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and surveillance to the school campus.
• Investigates and reports suspicious activity to administration.
• Communicates with local law enforcement regarding security concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Armed Security Guard License

Job description

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

PLEASE NOTE: This positions start date will be July 14, 2025

The School Safety Officer will report to the Special Projects Manager over safety/security.

Responsibilities of the School Safety Officer will include, but are not limited to:

●Provide security and surveillance to the school campus, including patrolling parking lots and school grounds.

●Provide security to school and network functions, including some after school and extracurricular activities when needed.

●Investigates, monitors, and reports to administration, when appropriate, law enforcement, suspicious activity, including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and criminal mischief.

●Communicates with the SPM & Dean of Operations, regarding security-related concerns and issues; works cooperatively with local law enforcement and other network personnel.

●Monitors students within a variety of environments for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students and school personnel.

●Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with students and school personnel as a key member of the operations team.

●Deescalates confrontations between students, parents, visitors, and community members while on campus. Works to assist the school administration in the investigation of incidents, as deemed necessary by the DOO.

●Assist with school safety drills under the direction of the administration.

●Assist with parent pick up and drop off as directed by the administration.

Desired Characteristics

●Unwavering commitment to Freedom Preparatory Academy’s mission, students, families, and community

●Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families, and staff

●A strong commitment to teamwork and school safety

●Previous experience in a school setting as a safety, security, or police officer

●Reliable transportation to and from the specified location

Minimum Qualifications for being an Armed Guard in the state of AL.

●Be at least 21 years of age for registration as an armed security guard.

●Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.

●Be of good moral character.

●Applicants must submit electronic fingerprints for processing for a FBI criminal history check.

●Need More Information about becoming a licensed armed guard?

Salary is commensurate with experience.

$40,000 - $47,000 a year

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investmentfor what’s possible, and why you should consider our communityas a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HEREto be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to:

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.We are an equal opportunity employer.