Security Guard Weekend Day Shift - Part Time

Join our fun and professional team in our efforts to save the natural world! The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking a part-time Weekend Day Shift Security Guard.

Position Status:
Part‑Time, Regular, Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Required:

Must hold a current and Clear California Guard Card from BSIS

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $22.10 - $24 per hour, DOE

Under general direction of Director of Safety and Security, the Day Shift Security Guard ensures a safe closing of the zoo and patrols the grounds on a regular basis for the remainder of the shift. Responds in a timely and professional manner to a wide variety of routine and emergency situations.

• Patrols and checks the parking lot area, perimeter fence and all access points into the Zoo at start of shift
• Monitors activity at all gates leading into the Zoo, ensuring that only authorized personnel gain access to the Zoo at all times during the shift
• Physically checks all spaces, gates, doors, locks, and windows, ensuring they have been properly locked and secured or unlocked as appropriate given the daily operating conditions
• Turns off all unneeded building lights and HVAC systems to conserve energy where appropriate
• Performs a parking lot sweep at 10am and issues warnings for employees not parking in designated areas or not displaying their parking permit
• Changes light bulbs as needed to ensure security and common public spaces are adequately lighted
• Patrols the entire park on foot on a regular and continuous basis throughout shift and reports all physical and security problems to the Director of Safety and Security, the Security Manager and/or Santa Barbara Police Department in situations where criminal activity is involved
• Maintains Security Daily Log to accurately reflect hours during which rounds were made and breaks were taken, as well as record any discrepancies or incidents that present a security or safety problem
• Utilizes guard tour system device when making rounds to check in at all guard tour stations on every round. Day shift is required to complete three complete tours a day (morning, mid‑day and afternoon) utilizing the Deggy Guard Tour System
• Patrols all public areas on a regular basis to provide a visual deterrent to crime, answer guest questions/provide directions, respond to rule violations (balls, frisbees, balloons etc.) and prevent guests from crossing established safety barriers
• Sets and maintains nuisance animal traps as directed for raccoons and other small mammals that pose a significant threat to the health of animals in the collection
• Responds to calls for assistance in situations involving non‑zoo animals including animals in distress or dead animals found on the property
• Maintains open lines of communication with all departments in the Zoo, with special attention given to animal care staff concerns and issues
• Renders assistance to all other Zoo departments and personnel as requested, including care taking or observational duties in the animal department, assisting the Facilities Department when needed and assisting the Private Event Hosts during an evening event
• Is trained in and responds to calls for First Aid and medical emergencies
• Is a trained Forklift Operator and responds to calls for forklift assistance
• Is a member of the Weapons Team, providing driver services at a minimum
• Is trained in and responds to calls for assistance regarding blood borne pathogen clean‑ups
• Operates a radio, cellular telephone, guard tour system device, pepper spray, and basic hand tools such as screwdriver, pliers, and hammer
• Adheres to Zoo policies regarding tardiness, absences, and other attendance related issues
• Adheres to the Zoo policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual
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