Safety Services Position

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District•Parkside - Beaverton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is looking for people to join our Safety Services team. Safety Services staff are committed to public service by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our community to gather and recreate. The ideal candidate has experience in a public safety role focused on customer education and helping people comply with organizational rules. Applicants should have experience working with diverse communities, including lived experiences, or bring a unique background that adds a fresh perspective to the team. Strong customer service skills and an eagerness to work in the diverse Beaverton-area community are essential. A typical day in Safety Services involves serving as a district ambassador and applying a diversity, equity, inclusion, and all-access lens to daily decisions. Staff are an approachable presence in parks and facilities, providing information and educating patrons about rules, regulations, and laws that help make parks and facilities safe and enjoyable. Safety Services staff also collaborate with local law enforcement partners to address safety concerns and support community safety.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Oregon DPSST Private Security Professional (Unarmed) certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public safety role focused on customer education and helping people comply with organizational rules.
Experience working with diverse communities, including lived experiences, or a unique background that adds a fresh perspective.
Strong customer service skills.
Eagerness to work in the diverse Beaverton-area community.
Experience, education, or training related to security work, public service, or public communication/education.
Relevant specialized training or coursework.
Bilingual and multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Serving as a district ambassador.
Applying a diversity, equity, inclusion, and all-access lens to daily decisions.
Being an approachable presence in parks and facilities.
Providing information and educating patrons about rules, regulations, and laws.
Collaborating with local law enforcement partners to address safety concerns and support community safety.