Security Officer

9777 Golf Links Road near Mountian Blvd, Oakland CA

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Extends professional courtesy and assistance to the public and other employees while immediately reporting suspicious, dishonest or aggressive ones. Prevents, points out, and reports illegalities and policy violations. Assists with Internal Investigations. Controls access at Zoo Entrances while greeting, thanking Guests and answering questions. Completes Daily Activity Logs. Initiates and writes Accident/Incident/Hazard Reports and various other documentation required to protect Zoo assets and liability. Conducts vehicle and foot patrols relative to opening and locking gates, Robbery Prevention, Public Safety, and Building Security/ Alarm monitoring and response Participates in Rental Facility Event Security. Perform Fire Watch. Performs Revenue Escorts. Primary Main Gate Guard. Controls Parking and Traffic Flow. Report and log all incoming deliveries or suspicious vehicles and/or guests. Monitors and reports Zoo and Employee vehicle excessive speed violations and improper or careless use of Zoo Equipment. Places and retrieves traffic cones, temporary signs, and barriers. Complete Vehicle Maintenance and Usage Logs. Reports and logs Lost and Found Items. Cones off and issues rules to users of Picnic / Party Areas or Building Rentals. Clears / Closes Zoo, Rides Area, Picnic / Party Areas or Building Rentals. Controls Litter. Finds and re-unites lost children with their parents / guardians. Demonstrates superior customer service, both internal (i.e. co-workers) and external (vendors, visitors, customers, etc). Escort out guests who do not comply to the policies and procedures set by Zoo staff. Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, the Conservation Society of California’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and adherence to the Employee Handbook. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Behaviors RequiredEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Preferred Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations RequiredFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals PreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education PreferredHigh School or better. Experience Preferred 1 year: Related Security Experience TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter or you can go to the Oakland Zoo website (under "Employment") and apply online. If you choose to apply via email, please remember to put the title of the position in your subject -- failure to do so may result in your application not being seen/forwarded to the correct party for review. Please, no phone calls! We apologize, but due to the heavy volume of applications, only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Do not call to follow up on the status of your application.