The Security Officer I provides for the safety of visitors, employees, wildlife, and protects the organization's property. This position reports to the Security Supervisor/Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provides a positive security presence to promote a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
- Responds to and supports calls for medical assistance/emergency situations and work at dispatch center as needed.
- Conducts investigations and prepares accurate and thorough reports that may be subpoenaed in a court of law.
- Responds to guest issues including: guest disagreements, disorderly conduct, lost child/person, etc.
Responds to emergency situations including:
- fire, power outage, inclement weather, evacuations, wildlife escapes.
- Assists guests and staff and provides information as necessary.
- Transports and provides escort of money and securing vaults.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A motivated team player who is outgoing and feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in security, law enforcement or related field is strongly desired.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- This position requires successful completion of a physical ability test.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- One year of experience or equivalent specialized training/knowledge in security, law enforcement or related field.
- Experience in a zoo, theme park, or related facility desired
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Card
- First Aid within 30 Days
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED within 30 Days
- California driver's license Upon Hire
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
- Able to observe situations and make decisions with a calm, confident, and collected presence
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the others
- Able to use security-related equipment
- Able to perform basic computer functions
- Works well within a team and individually
- Able to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Able to operate motorized equipment and vehicles
- Able to maintain confidentiality and follow proper chain of command
- Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and specifications
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
