Security Officer - (Part-Time) Weekends 0630-1500

OKC Zoo•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma City Zoo is looking for a Security Officer to help protect its guests, employees, and animals. This role involves patrolling the grounds, assisting with medical care, and ensuring the Zoo is safe, secure, and full of adventure. The Security Officer ensures the Zoo is secure 24 hours and the employees, guests, and animals at the zoo are safe. May assist and/or provide medical care for Zoo guests and employees.

Requirements

General security experience.
High School diploma or G.E.D. OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check.
Ability to pass annual TB tests.
Must have ability to pass pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

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.
Serve as EMT for the Zoo as assigned; provide medical assistance and call for emergency help as 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.
Train and safely utilize firearms.
Maintain security and monitor Zoo events.