A school resource officer program is expanding in Arizona.
Partnering with Arizona’s Schools to Ensure Campus Safety
A proven SSO program supporting K-12 safety through 2026
-
Over 1300 eligible officers
-
1250 shifts filled weekly
-
$128m Grant Funded Program
Recognizing Valor in Action
Our president, Brian Manley, proudly honored Officer William Bonanno for his swift and decisive action that prevented a tragedy at Legacy Traditional School in Tucson, Arizona, by apprehending a man who intended to harm children.
Officer Bonanno was celebrated at an event in Tucson, where he received the Off Duty Management Valor in Action award for his life-saving response. Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, also presented him with a Certificate of Commendation for his bravery.
At Off Duty Management, we’re committed to supporting schools by filling grant-funded School Safety Officer (SSO) positions, reducing administrative burden while fostering safer learning environments for students and educators alike.
Addressing the urgent need for campus security
-
1 Million+
criminal incidents at schools 2020-2024
-
332
shooting incidents in 2024
-
300%
rise in violent threats over the past 8 years
A Cross-Jurisdictional Safety Solution Built for Schools
Off Duty Management helps school districts overcome staffing shortages by deploying trained SSO officers across jurisdictions. With a centralized approach and state-funded support, we ensure more secure campuses without additional strain on schools.
Innovative Technology for Enhanced Security
“Our partnership with Off Duty Management is a vital part of ensuring safety. It is proving to be a successful, effective public-private partnership and the first of its kind in the nation.” Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
-
Fast and efficient scheduling
-
Preferred Assignments and Scheduling Options
-
Cross-jurisdiction shift access
-
Real time communication and field notes
-
Full transparency and accountability
Our near tragedy in Tucson is a great example of how important and successful this program is. Thank you Off Duty Management and Superintendent Horne.
William Bonanno
Tucson Police Department
In the News: Our Role in Safer School Environments
More Arizona schools will be getting school resource officers, or SROs, this year.
There have been at least 50 school shootings in the United States so far this year…
Officer William Bonanno arrested a man armed with a knife and a gun…
Superintendent Tom Horne honored Officer Will Bonanno on Friday for his quick…
Arizona schools will fill vacant school resource officer positions with off-duty cops
Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters, and police officers…
Supt. Tom Horne extends ADE partnership with Off Duty Management through 2026
You asked, we answered. But if we didn’t, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Contact
How does the Off Duty Management program schedule off-duty officers to serve as School Safety Officers?
Through our OfficerTRAK® scheduling platform, vacant School Safety Officer (SSO) shifts are circulated to all qualified and available officers as identified by their local law enforcement entity. Officers use the OfficerTRAK® app to review shift details, accept shifts, clock in and out, communicate with the program coordinator, and many other functions.
How does the program address the challenges of cross-jurisdictional sharing among law enforcement agencies?
Off Duty Management can easily assign officers from multiple agencies to fill School Safety Officer (SSO) shifts. If the primary law enforcement agency within a school district is unable to provide an officer for an SSO shift, other agencies that partner with the primary agency (back-up agencies) are also available to fill those shifts. If the back-up agency is not contracted with Off Duty Management, the back-up officers will be covered under the Master Service Agreement in place with the primary agency. All protections provided to the primary agency’s officers also extend to the back-up agency’s officers.
Can private schools participate in the program?
Private schools awarded funding through the Arizona Department of Education can access our program in the same manner as public school.
How do individual officers sign up to work these off-duty jobs?
First, an officer must be approved to work in the School Safety Officer (SSO) program by the appropriate law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction. Once approved, the officer will use our industry-leading mobile app, OfficerTRAK®, to access and sign up for available shifts. Only approved officers will be able to work School Safety Officer (SSO) shifts.
Do officers need to meet specific criteria or qualifications to participate in this program?
Yes, the Arizona Department of Education has a designated curriculum officers must successfully complete to be eligible for School Safety Officer (SSO) shifts. Additionally, each officer’s primary agency must approve participation in the program. Off Duty Management does not establish the qualifications or criteria of the program. We implement and adhere to the rules established by the Arizona Department of Education and local participating agencies.
Ready to strengthen school safety with smart solutions?
Talk to our team or schedule a demo to see how our SSO Program works.