Security Officer (Part-Time) - Overnights 1030-0630 Wed-Fri (Alternating Wednesdays)

About the role

The Oklahoma City Zoo is looking for a Security Officer to help protect our guests, employees, and amazing animals. From patrolling the grounds to assisting with medical care, you'll be a key part of keeping the Zoo safe, secure, and full of adventure.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Some Security may 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.

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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $14.48/hr
• Employment Status: Part-Time Regular

Application deadline: All applications must be in on or before November 12th.