Zoo Security Officer

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If you love animals, this security officer position is for you! You will be ensuring that visitors to the zoo and animals are in a safe environment along with extensive walking throughout your shift.

Perks

• Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour (pay rate is determined and set by current contract for the site assignment, identified during the interview process; subject to future increases)
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave.

Schedule & Location

• Current Opening: Friday 10 PM - 7 AM & Sunday 12 AM - 7 AM
• LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI

Primary Responsibilities

As an unarmed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties are determined by the client location. Some responsibilities may include:

• Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are given access to the site. This could be based on appointments, ID cards, etc.
• Extensive Patrolling - Walk the interior and/or exterior of the various buildings on the site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns across the site.
• Customer Service - Always enforce rules and policies through de-escalation techniques and ensuring quality customer service in every interaction.

Success Factors

SUCCESS as a Security Officer at DK Security will look like:

• Reliability - Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
• Friendly Personality - Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
• Following Company and Client Policies - Be able to read and interpret written post guidelines, follow procedures as outlined and ensure all tasks are completed throughout the shift.
• Use of De-escalation Techniques - Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record. (Required for driving sites)
  • Less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
  • Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
  • No other major violations in the last 3 years.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Law Enforcement, Military, and Veterans are Encouraged to Apply!

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