Security Officer - Overnights (Wed-Fri 2230-0630; Alternating Wednesdays)

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. Please take note of the deadline to apply. All applications must be in on or before November 12th.

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.

About Us

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. Visit Oklahoma City--A Great Place to Live and Work! to learn more about our city.

The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden connects people with our world’s vanishing wildlife and wild places to inspire conservation action. We’re seeking candidates who are passionate about the planet and all that inhabit it. Join our team of hardworking experts and get ready for a career that you’re wild about! To learn more about the Oklahoma City Zoo and our conservation efforts, please visit