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Security Ranger, Part-Time (First Shift)

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Apr 2025
💰 $48,000/yr($38,000/yr$48,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

 

Enforces rules and regulations to preserve the safety of persons and property and provides public assistance on Zoo and Zoombezi Bay properties.

 

Position pays $19.68-$24.00 Depending on Experience!

 

Position hours are 7 am to 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Communication and Coordination:

  • Escorts team members with deposits from various Zoo and Zoombezi Bay departments to Finance.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally using all Zoo radio systems.
  • Monitor the closed-circuit television system for unusual activity, reporting concerns to the appropriate personnel.

 

Emergency Response and Safety:

  • Assist guests and team members with security and safety issues and general information.
  • Attends to any team members or guests that are injured until medical personnel arrives using trained CPR, ERT and AED zoo practices.
  • Active participant in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and successfully pass a semi-annual ERP test.
  • Maintains alertness to potentially abnormal conditions and responds appropriately.
  • Investigates all accidents, to include full documentation for crash reports.

 

Security and Surveillance:

  • Patrols Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, and Safari Golf Course grounds during open and closed hours to ensure team member, guest, and animal safety and to assist with guest questions.
  • Patrols parking lots and directs traffic.
  • Patrols buildings and grounds in designated areas, checks animal doors and windows for security, locks doors, operate intrusion detection systems, and turns out lights.
  • Assists Animal Care Department with nightly temperature checks.
  • Checks all pumps and electrical equipment on park grounds as requested and report operating failure.
  • Maintains full understanding of Security Check Point and Dispatch operations.

 

Administrative Duties:

  • Completes and maintains daily duty log, incident reports, worker’s compensation documents, first aid documents and any other required paperwork.
  • Responsible for maintaining accountability of all issued equipment.
  • Always maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Successfully pass special response team qualification, semi-annually.

 

Organizational Commitment:

  • Constantly strives to further the mission of the organization and avidly supports the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks.
  • Implements sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two or Four-year degree in related field or 2 to 4 years of law enforcement, military or relevant experience preferred.

 

Communication:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

 

Technical Skills:

  • Minimum of 1 year of security or related experience required.
  • Current CPR, ERT and AED certification required.
  • Ability to think and act quickly, with good judgment, in all situations, including emergencies.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

 

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to be alert to potentially abnormal conditions.                    
  • Ability to successfully pass a semi-annual Emergency Response Plan test required.
  • Ability to successfully pas a special response team (SRT) qualification semi-annually
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
  • Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
  • Ability to provide excellent guest service and adhering to organizational standards
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Columbus Zoo Family of Parks (CZFP) team members and contacts regarding company business required.
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
  • Possession of a valid state issued motor vehicle operator’s license, and a good driving record required. 
  • Proof of negative TB screening prior to commencing work and annually thereafter required.
  • Ability to adhere to the CZFP drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up treatment required.
  • Ability to suc

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