Security Officer (Thursday - Sunday)

The Oklahoma City Zoo is looking for 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.

Employment Status: Part-Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $14.48/ hr

Experience Required: General security experience.

Minimum Education Requirements: 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.

Department: Security.

Direct Supervisor: Security Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0) 

Primary Work Location: Zoo setting both indoors and outdoors.

Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check.

Other: This position is safety sensitive. It is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. Must have ability to pass annual TB tests.

Job Summary: The Security Officer ensures the Zoo is secure 24 hours and the employees, guests, and animals at the zoo are safe. May assists and/or provide medical care for Zoo guests and employees. 

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• 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.

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.