Seasonal Police Officer

Brookfield Zoo Chicago • Brookfield, IL

8d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer is a Seasonal, hourly, non-union position grade SEA06 with an expected hiring range of $28.79 to $30.38 hourly. This Police Officer position is a temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays as assigned. This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing services, including asset protection and medical aid, to assure a safe environment for employees, guests and animals, contributing to BZC’s goals of providing extraordinary guest experiences and assuring overall financial sustainability.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or other relevant field or four years of equivalent experience required.
• High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.)
• Two years of relevant security or loss prevention experience required.
• Must attend and complete the next available State of Illinois 40 Hour Police Firearms Training Program.
• Must attend and obtain certification from the State of Illinois Full Time or Part Time Police Officer Certification Program within one year from date of hire.
• Valid Firearms Owners Identification (“FOID”) Card required at time of hire.
• Ability to work with and around trained K9s.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• English fluency at a professional working proficiency required.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• A valid driver’s license is required at time of hire. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license or obtain one within 90 days of hire. A valid out-of-state driver’s license is required for out-of-state residents

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the State of Illinois 40 Hr. Police Firearms Training Program preferred.
• A State of Illinois Full Time or Part Time Police Officer Certification preferred.
• One year police officer experience preferred.
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an armed Police Officer, performing patrol duties to ensure the safety and security of guests, employees, facilities, and the animal collection.
• Follows BZC and department safety and procedural rules.
• Enforces park rules and regulations at the state, federal and local levels.
• Prepares field reports and required paperwork in accordance with established department procedures.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean and functional condition in accordance with department standards.
• Assists with traffic direction and general patrol of the park, including parking lots, and related duties.
• Picks up from and delivers monies to various park locations, collects revenue from various machines/donation boxes or other sources throughout the park and delivers same to Cash Control, completes appropriate documentation for money bag and revenue pick-up tracking.
• Promotes a positive and professional public image in all interactions with guests and staff.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information promptly.
• Monitors facilities, parking, and adjacent properties for safety, hazards, and security.
• Provides assistance in law enforcement and other assigned activities to local community police departments as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to you.
• Eligible employees and their immediate family have access to Perspectives, a dynamic Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24/7, confidential care and resources to address work and life stressors.
• Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% on a pre-tax basis as soon as administratively feasible following date of hire.
• Employee Pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions available.
• First of the quarter following one year of service, eligible employees receive matching contributions of up to 3%.
• The employer match for Seasonal employees is vested on a 6-year graded vesting schedule based on Years of Service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree