Security Officer

Utah is home to five national parks, world-class skiing and snowboarding, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and stunning deserts, mountains, and lakes, all within easy driving distance. Outdoor adventure is part of everyday life. The Salt Lake Valley consistently ranks high for safety, clean communities, short commute times, and family-friendly amenities. Draper offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban access, with downtown Salt Lake City just 15 minutes away.

Enjoy all four seasons without extremes—sunny summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and mild springs, perfect for both outdoor recreation and city living. Utah’s communities are known for being engaged, supportive, and service-oriented, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.

About Loveland Living Planet Aquarium:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a mission-driven institution dedicated to inspiring people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. Founded in 1997, the Aquarium provides impactful educational experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds.

Since opening its Draper, Utah facility in 2014, LLPA has welcomed more than 10 million visitors and delivered over 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to over 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium features immersive habitats from around the world, including coral reefs, kelp forests, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, tropical rainforests, Asian cloud forests, and Utah’s freshwater ecosystems.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019, LLPA is in an exciting phase of growth. With the opening of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Science Learning the Aquarium became the largest in the Mountain West and the fifth largest aquarium in the continental United States, offering expanded opportunities for education, research, and professional impact.

Position Summary:

Security Officers at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are responsible for controlling and maintaining a safe and secure environment both for guests and employees. You are expected to display a sense of pride and professionalism that are indicative of an industry leader, visibly recognized through your actions and attitude by co-workers, aquarium staff, volunteers, contractors, and guests alike.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and other applicable pre-employment screenings. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer proficiency, including email, electronic reporting and security systems.

Ability to learn and effectively operate CCTV, access-control, alarm, radio and other security systems. Ability to successfully complete required Aquarium security, safety and emergency-response training. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on Aquarium operational needs, including days, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, holidays, special events and emergency situations.

• Experience with CCTV, access control, alarm systems or security technology.
• Experience with incident investigation and professional report writing.
• Experience with crowd management and emergency response.
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Experience with workplace violence or active-threat response.
• Have a working knowledge of resources available including computer, telephone, radio, property surveillance cameras and alarm systems as trained.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to…