Safety and Security Associate

Security Guard Position

The Security Guard executes internal facility safety and security functions. The primary focus of this role is to ensure a secure facility for guests, staff, volunteers, and our animal collection. This role ensures the standards of security and safety per OSHA regulations as well as the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are met or exceeded. This an hourly position paying $19/hour.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Flexibility is required to work other shifts as needed, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and to provide coverage for vacation, sick leave, and other staffing needs. The Security Guard schedule will vary based on operational needs to ensure 24/7 facility coverage. Open availability across all shifts and days of the week is strongly preferred. Work schedules are posted, when possible, at least four weeks in advance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain facility safety and security requirements procedures for safeguarding the facility, staff, volunteers and animal collection in accordance with Post Orders
• Responds to emergency situations, conducts investigations and completes incident reports
• Administer safety audits and inspections
• Submit inspection reports and records daily and advise the Safety Manager of deficiencies
• Monitors the security camera system throughout scheduled shifts
• Assist in ensuring 24/7 security coverage of the facility
• Responsible for receiving and delivery of packages
• Assist with TMA lost and found program, and acts as the point of contact for guest retrieval of items
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of security experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required
• CT Guard Card required
• Demonstrates knowledge of security operations, safety practices, and incident investigation in a public institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lift and/or move items of at least 50 pounds
• Able to climb ladders, move trash containers; remove snow and other bulky/heavy items
• Able to move quickly and easily to all areas of the facility and its grounds
• Able to report to work on an as-needed or emergency basic

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits and Plans
• Paid leave (Vacation and Sick Time, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, and Holidays)
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Family Membership to The Maritime Aquarium

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Maritime Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.