Security Officer

Security Officer

Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Description

Job Title: Security Officer

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification: Full-time

Hours: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Wednesday - Saturday)

Pay Rate: Starts at $16.93/hour

About the role:

Security Officers provide safety and security of the zoo property, animal collections and the security of employees and visitors. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Security.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Regular inspections of the zoo grounds and buildings during each shift, helping with the closing of buildings, monitoring animal safety, and assisting all late keepers.
• Will work on a team and individually.
• Escort fund transport.
• Monitor closed circuit television.
• Outside duties include patrolling all zoo parking lots and completing accident investigations involving zoo property, vehicles, and other property damage.
• During a shift, nightly logs will be maintained.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Prior experience in the security field beneficial but not required.
• EMT-B and/or medical training a plus.
• Must have effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to accurately relay information to other crew members, listen, and take direction.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and reliable.

Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work in adverse weather conditions as the work environment is split between indoor and outdoor.
• Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night programs.
• Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo.
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, twist, reach above head and climb.
• Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.