Part Time Security Officers Immediate Hiring.

Maryland Zoo is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

GeneralSummary : The Security Officer is asignificant position responsible for representing the organization and providinga safe and secure environment for all internal and external customers andenforcing all policies at The Maryland Zoo. Additionally, the Security Officer will support the Zoo's mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and contribute to its environmental, social, governance sustainability, conservation, education, and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) goals.
Hours of Shift : Friday - Monday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Responsible for rotatingthroughout all buildings, grounds and all animal areas and reporting suspiciousconditions or unusual occurrences to Security Captain or Supervisor either in avehicle or on foot;
Attend to the needs of theindividual requesting assistance in a calm, professional, and ethical manner;
Respond to security relatedincidents occurring on zoo property, set the tone of enforcement in interactions,mitigate and defuse situations;
Lead and manage all employeeor guest related incidents, providing detailed investigative information,witnesses, and accurate location(s) on reports;
Responsible for ensuring workrelated incidents are reported, investigated, appropriate medical attention issought and appropriate departments are contacted;
Participate in a rotation onthe Dispatch post located in the Security office which will include, but is notlimited to, monitoring all Zoo activity, and deploying fellow Security officersto the scene of activity as needed; monitoring and communicating severeweather conditions; and documenting and recording activities asappropriate;
Perform other related dutiesas assigned by management;
Ensure all company policy andprocedures are followed; Adhere to all policies andprocedures of the Zoo.
Work closely with contractedtemporary services and staff to ensure adherence to all Zoo policies andprocedures;
Write and investigaterequired shift and accident reports on employees, guests, and shift activities;
Submit written reports,without exception, of all incidents and activities occurring on Zoo propertyand in the immediate perimeter area (includes parking lot);
Contact an appropriateSecurity staff member necessary to resolve security issues by radio contact asneeded to communicate information;
Management of Resources (Financial,Human Resources, Facilities) :
Coordinate with otherdepartments as necessary to fulfill any needs related to special event requestsand departmental training.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Training :
Two years of security relatedexperience;
Good working knowledge ofsecurity operations in a business environment;
Proficiency with MicrosoftOffice software, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word;
Must possess or able tosuccessfully complete basic first aid, CPR and AED training within a month ofhire date and maintain these certifications set forth by the American Red Crossor equivalent association;
Must possess a Security GuardCertificate
Must be able to stand andremain active for an eight-hour shift; Must be capable to stand or walk forlong periods of time (approximately 100% of their shift);
Mustbe able to travel or walk large areas of the Zoo as needed;
Ability to work a flexibleschedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events; Ability to work allshifts and schedules including overtime;
Exposure to potential environmental hazards such as poison oak/ivy, uneven terrain, insect bites/stings, and Hepatitis B depending on the position; Exposure to Zoonotic diseasesand risk of animal attack.
Equipment :
~ Must be able to operate avariety of machines and equipment including computer, copier, fax, scanner,telephone, two-way radio, golf carts, and vehicles.

Deals with uncertainty, soundjudgment, integrity, safety management, professionalism, and reporting skills;
Ability to make independentjudgment decisions within Zoo policy and procedures; Therefore,management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other ordifferent tasks be performed when circumstances change.