Job Abstract

Are you ready to be the hero of the wild? Our Zoo needs a vigilant and friendly Security Guard to ensure the safety of our animals, guests, and staff around the clock. You'll patrol the grounds, respond to emergencies, and occasionally assist with first aid. If you have a keen eye, a compassionate heart, and a love for adventure, this could be your perfect job. Join us and help keep our zoo a safe and magical place!

Employment Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $14.00/hr

Experience Required: General security experience.

Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D.

Department: Security.

Direct Supervisor: Security Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0)

Primary Work Location: Zoo setting both indoors and outdoors.

Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check.

Other: This position is safety sensitive. It is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. Must have ability to pass annual TB tests.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Inspect buildings and grounds for all safety conditions and report issues to appropriate Zoo personnel.
• Check the temperatures of buildings required to maintain an assigned temperature.
• Check perimeter and parking lot; escort vehicles when needed.
• Respond to non-emergency medical needs of guests and employees; render first aid or call for emergency medical assistance.
• Patrol Zoo grounds to ensure the safety of Zoo guests, staff, animal collection, and buildings.
• Interact and communicate with Zoo guests to ensure a positive Zoo experience (e.g. responding to questions, transporting during emergencies, locating missing persons).
• Provide traffic control on Zoo grounds and in parking lot.
• Assume custody of lost or found articles and maintain records.
• Respond to Zoo “Code” emergencies and drills in accordance with Zoo policy.
• Provide crowd control.
• Assist with accidents, disturbances, or other emergency situations on Zoo grounds; document and maintain records.
• Update and maintain zoo security logs and animal temperature logs.

Maintain security and monitor Zoo events.