We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Night Shift Supervisor, Office of Public Safety. The successful candidate will be a positive-minded, collaborative leader with hands-on, supervisory experience and skilled at leading and motivating staff and building relationships.
Position Summary:
- This is a full-time position that reports to the Associate Director, Office of Public Safety, that will be responsible for ensuring adherence to security-related policies and the discharging of all patrol and monitoring duties for the overall safety, protection, and safeguarding of Zoo employees, visitors, and property during overnight hours.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate an effective leadership style that embodies the Zoo’s Core Values. This position is overtime-eligible and is eligible for the Zoo’s benefits programs for non-union employees.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Patrol Zoo controlled locations and protect the perimeter.
- Troubleshoot perimeter gate and access control issues.
- Advise on weather related safety issues for employees and guests.
- Monitors weather stations and websites for severe or inclement weather.
- Monitor and manage card access control systems and key control systems.
- Monitor and manage video surveillance systems.
- Assist the department leadership with the recruitment and training of new team members.
- Prepares and maintains nightly activity reports, incident reports and all required paperwork.
- Authors reports, reads, and evaluates correspondence and memoranda relative to operational activities, safety, and security hazards.
- Understand and observe regulatory criteria under USDA and AZA physical perimeter standards.
- Assists with follow-up investigations of previously reported Zoo incidents.
- Participates in training programs and complete special assignments as needed.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Assists with parking operations and management of traffic control devices and signage.
- Maintain First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
- Must be able to handle firearms and qualify for the Zoo’s ACERT (“Animal Containment Emergency Response Team”) program.
- Performs building safety checks to include fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
- Assist the Office of Public Safety Department in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
- Supervises, coordinates, counsels, and manages all part-time public safety officers during a tour of duty.
- If necessary, recommends disciplinary actions for part-time Office of Public Safety staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Equivalent combinations of training, education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma required.
- Prior supervisory experience of at least two (2) years preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills and familiarity with Windows-based software and applications is required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
- Must be able to be certified on weapons as part of the Zoo’s DART program.
Working Conditions/Other Requirements:
- Employment is contingent upon passing a drug & nicotine screen and background investigation.
- Physically demanding working conditions are inherent in this job while performing the duties of the job.
- The incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, drive a patrol vehicle, and utilize manual dexterity to use computer mouse and keyboard and other office equipment.
- The incumbent may be exposed to outside weather conditions for several hours a day and must be able to lift/move/carry up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Position Details:
- Starting pay rate is $24.00/hour.
- This position is overtime-eligible, and eligible for the Zoo’s benefits programs for non-union employees.
- The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers a comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental & vision coverage effective the first of the month following date of hire; 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes
- To apply for this position:
- Please include a letter of interest and work history/resume with your online application.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please apply soon!
