Ranger

Responsibilities

• Protection, safeguarding and security of Zoo property
• Respond to all emergencies
• Enforce Zoo rules and regulations
• Protect property from theft, embezzlement, fire and accidents
• Investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities and other security-related situations
• Provide additional as-needed assistance to visitors and employees

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Security, law enforcement, military, firefighting or equivalent experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical, including a drug test and firearms training course provided by the St. Louis Police Department
• Must have valid driver’s license and own gun and leather
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, volunteers and visitors
• First Aid, CPR/AED experience required
• Must be able to successfully obtain an armed security license
• Uniforms provided
• Able to work in all types of weather and unpredictable crisis situations
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays
• All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test
• As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory
• The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana