Park Safety Associate (Part -Time)

LIVING DESERT DBA THE LIVING DESERT•Palm Desert, CA

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About The Position

Position Summary: Primarily responsible for providing the safety of TLD property during the daytime and possibly after-hours. Is familiar with and comply with TLD standards and procedures. Also watch, listen, and report any unusual, illegal, or dangerous activities occurring on the premises. Patrols all areas of the property. Able to monitor cameras, I.P. camera system, perimeter, alarm systems, and fire & life safety systems. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Consistently adhere to all TLD and department policies and procedures. Conduct regular patrols of the property’s interior grounds and perimeter. Patrol buildings, parking lots, gates, and other designated areas as needed or assigned. Able to monitor cameras, I.P. camera system, perimeter, alarm systems, and fire & life safety systems. Ensure all doors and buildings are secure; lock any open or unlocked areas. Respond promptly to alarms, both during daytime and after hours. Coordinate with and support Public Safety agencies as needed. Communicate with relevant departments for after-hours emergencies or issues. Provide safety training, including golf cart safety, pepper spray, fire extinguisher, stop the bleed and all other related department training courses for TLD team members. May be asked to become First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor certified. Provide First Aid and CPR to guests or staff in need of medical assistance. Assist guests with transportation to their vehicles or the gift shop as needed. Escort Vendors and Contractors that need access to zoo grounds and see that they are held to safe operations while on TLD grounds. Communicate with relevant departments for after-hours emergencies or issues. Offer directions and answer any questions guests may have. Proactively monitor and address guest behaviors to prevent potential safety concerns. Provide additional support for day and night events, including TLD Gala, event dinners, or luncheons for the zoo. Must be able to identify problems using investigative processes to analyze and evaluate complex information and ability to utilize creativity, innovation, best judgment, and logical reasoning to resolve these problems. Assist in checking safety equipment and materials are in good working order and up to current standards. Checking AED’s, First Aid Cabinets, Stop the Bleed kits, Fire Extinguishers, emergency lights and exits, and all other related department checks. Provide reports and observations after every shift. Demonstrate strong organizational skills to ensure timely completion of assignments and responsibilities. Balance short-term tasks with long-term projects, ensuring consistent progress and completion across all areas of responsibility. Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to timelines. Contribute to a positive and respectful team environment by offering support, sharing knowledge, and communicating openly. Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist team members as needed to meet deadlines and organizational objectives.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.
High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Current Private security officer licensed or Guard card or must obtain within 6 months of hiring. License will also need to be maintained during employment.
Certificate on first aid, CPR and AED, Stop the bleed, and IBCCES training or obtained within 120 days of employment.
Good communication skills; oral and written.
Attentive to details.
Computer skills.
Valid California driver license.
Must be insurable on The Living Desert’s automobile policy.

Responsibilities

Consistently adhere to all TLD and department policies and procedures.
Conduct regular patrols of the property’s interior grounds and perimeter.
Patrol buildings, parking lots, gates, and other designated areas as needed or assigned. Able to monitor cameras, I.P. camera system, perimeter, alarm systems, and fire & life safety systems.
Ensure all doors and buildings are secure; lock any open or unlocked areas.
Respond promptly to alarms, both during daytime and after hours.
Coordinate with and support Public Safety agencies as needed.
Communicate with relevant departments for after-hours emergencies or issues.
Provide safety training, including golf cart safety, pepper spray, fire extinguisher, stop the bleed and all other related department training courses for TLD team members.
May be asked to become First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor certified.
Provide First Aid and CPR to guests or staff in need of medical assistance.
Assist guests with transportation to their vehicles or the gift shop as needed.
Escort Vendors and Contractors that need access to zoo grounds and see that they are held to safe operations while on TLD grounds.
Communicate with relevant departments for after-hours emergencies or issues.
Offer directions and answer any questions guests may have.
Proactively monitor and address guest behaviors to prevent potential safety concerns.
Provide additional support for day and night events, including TLD Gala, event dinners, or luncheons for the zoo.
Must be able to identify problems using investigative processes to analyze and evaluate complex information and ability to utilize creativity, innovation, best judgment, and logical reasoning to resolve these problems.
Assist in checking safety equipment and materials are in good working order and up to current standards. Checking AED’s, First Aid Cabinets, Stop the Bleed kits, Fire Extinguishers, emergency lights and exits, and all other related department checks.
Provide reports and observations after every shift.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills to ensure timely completion of assignments and responsibilities.
Balance short-term tasks with long-term projects, ensuring consistent progress and completion across all areas of responsibility.
Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to timelines.
Contribute to a positive and respectful team environment by offering support, sharing knowledge, and communicating openly.
Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist team members as needed to meet deadlines and organizational objectives.