Safety & Security Officer - Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00 / hour

Ensure safety and security by patrolling zoo grounds, monitoring in person and cameras, and responding to emergencies, including first aid, and CPR. Guards also maintain access control, escort vendors and contractors, and prepare regular and detailed reports.

Safety & Security Officers are hired as seasonal employees, for a 6 month term. After this probationary period, employees in good standing may be offered a regular full-time or part-time position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Control access to buildings and premises, including physical barriers, keys, locks, clickers, staff identification, and visitor logs
• Enforce rules and regulations of the zoos; inform guests and employees, answers questions, eject trespassers and escort visitors such as vendors, inspectors, and contractors while being helpful and composed
• Monitor surveillance systems; alarms cameras, crowds and access points
• Patrol buildings and grounds regularly to maintain order and establish presence
• Inspect perimeter fences and gates, doors, and guest barriers to detect breaches; investigate suspicious activities, incidents and other alarming behavior
• Respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies; act as first responder with first aid, CPR, and use of AED; contact and interface with outside agencies such as police and fire departments,
• Protect people, assets, and the organization from threats, criminal incidents and safety and security breaches
• Maintain accurate and detailed records; report observations, information, occurrences, incidents and surveillance activities to supervisors regularly, and timely.

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Zoo New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice

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