School Resource Officer

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

MAEF Public Charter Schools’ ACCEL Academy Mobile campus is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) / Security Lead to uphold student safety and campus security.

The role reports to the Director of Safety and Security and manages the campus security team, enforces MAEF policies, conducts training, and responds to emergencies. This is a 10-month, 202-day contract with salary starting at $49,000 annually, with incentives based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active AP0ST-certified law enforcement credential or retired officer in good standing.
• ALEA-approved active shooter training completed.
• Annual firearms requalification as required by APOST.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible security presence and patrol campus areas.
• Oversee daily operations and post assignments of security personnel.
• Coach and monitor security staff to ensure protocol adherence.
• Act as first responder to incidents and support EOP execution.
• Coordinate training on access control, perimeter security, and emergencies.
• Monitor security systems and communications for rapid response.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches and protect student confidentiality.
• Report to Director of Safety and collaborate with administrators.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Leadership

Crisis management

Job description

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS): ACCEL Academy Mobile, Alabama

Position -School Resource Officer (SRO) / Security Lead

Reports to - Director of Safety and Security

Terms - Ten (10) month, 202-day contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.

Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00 - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 - 12:00 PM

Salary & Overtime Policy

• Beginning salary $49,000 a year
  • Salary is negotiable based on years of experience, degree level, and specialized law enforcement certifications.
  • Performance incentives based upon network safety and academic performance metrics.
• Overtime Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly).
  • This position is structured to operate without overtime within the designated evening hours. Any emergency hours must receive prior written authorization from the Director of Safety and Security and will be managed via flex scheduling.

Supervises & Monitors - Campus Security Team & Security Guards

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking a School Resource Officer (SRO) / Security Lead. Effective safety leaders who continually learn, enforce high standards, and foster positive community relationships are the key to a secure and successful academic environment. At MAEF Public Charter Schools, we believe students thrive when they feel safe, supported, and valued by a cohesive security team. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a genuine concern for students, a growth mindset, professional resilience, adaptability, and leadership experience. We hope to develop a genuine community of safety practice in which the SRO plays a vital role in leading the campus security team and securing our learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a highly visible, proactive security presence; regularly patrol all campus buildings, perimeter grounds, corridors, and parking areas to deter criminal activity and identify safety hazards.
• Oversee, schedule, and direct the daily operations and post assignments of the campus security team/guards to ensure comprehensive coverage across the campus.
• Monitor the performance, alertness, and professionalism of campus security personnel; provide real-time coaching, correction, and feedback to ensure strict adherence to MAEF security protocols.
• Serve as the immediate first responder to critical incidents, active threats, medical emergencies, or disasters on school property, and assist in executing the network's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
• Conduct or coordinate ongoing training for campus security guards regarding access control, perimeter security, visitor management, and emergency response procedures.
• Oversee the security team's use of district safety systems, ensuring that guards are effectively monitoring campus security cameras, gate access controls, and communication radios.
• Use trauma-informed care and advanced de-escalation techniques to resolve student conflicts peacefully, strictly respecting the boundary that administrative, non-criminal school discipline remains the sole responsibility of School Administrators.
• Report directly to the Director of Safety while maintaining close daily communication and collaboration with the School Administrators.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative and network staff.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Director of Safety or Superintendent.

Ability to

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills—model correct use of language, oral and written, when interacting with students, staff, and local police agencies.
• Engage the interest of school-age children and build strong, positive trust barriers with youth.
• Oversee, manage, and monitor an hourly security team while keeping operational hours strictly within budgeted parameters.
• Be flexible, maintain a calm demeanor, and work in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
• Work effectively as a team member and collaborator with network administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, strict confidentiality, and discretion regarding juvenile records and school safety systems.
• Demonstrate willingness to be held accountable for campus safety results and security team performance.

Required Qualifications

• Active, valid certification from the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training (APOST) Commission with the power of arrest in good standing OR a retired Alabama law enforcement officer in good standing with APOST.
• Successful completion of active shooter training approved by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
• Annual compliance with firearms requalification required of law enforcement officers by the APOST Commission.
• Demonstrated expertise or prior leadership/supervisory experience (e.g., Sergeant, Corporal, Field Training Officer) managing security personnel or police shifts preferred.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama Teacher Retirement System (or Employees' Retirement System for eligible law enforcement positions).

The board members seek a transformational safety leader who will safeguard our personalized learning environment.

Special Provision for Retired Law Enforcement Officers

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 36-27-8.2, this position is eligible to be filled by a retired law enforcement officer drawing benefits from the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), provided they maintain active APOST certification and their annual district compensation does not exceed the state-mandated statutory cap.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

All applicants must pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to be eligible for employment.