Security Officer; Overnight

SALARY & FLSA:

$32.47 per hour; FLSA non-exempt

$32.47 - $37.09 per hour. The starting rate for this role is $32.47 per hour. Every employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale, on first appointment, will receive the first step of the salary range for the position. Employees will advance to the second step at the start of the pay period after their one-year anniversary in the job classification and each milestone thereafter (3 years, 6 years, 11 years, and 17 years of service) with Step 6 being the maximum pay rate.

08/25/2026

09/11/2026 (This role may close sooner or be extended, depending on how many qualified applications are received.)

Full-time, Regular

Represented

1

Onsite

Security

The Safety and Security Department is committed to fostering a safe and equitable environment through empathetic listening, active engagement, and the integration of best practices into all aspects of our operations. We work collaboratively with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders to identify and address security concerns through innovative and strategic solutions.

In partnership with all stakeholders, we pledge to:

• Protect the lives and property of our animals, guests, and staff through delivering impartial security services.
• Inspire and advance the restoration of relationships between humans and the living world around us.
• Target criminal activity and disorder through prevention and positive actions.
• Maintain a higher standard of integrity than is generally expected of others.
• Value and respect the dignity of all life andrenderall services with courtesy and civility.

More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.”

As our new Security Officer, we know you will be successful in joining the team because you:

• Customer First Attitude: You’re happy to interact with guests from providing directions to offering a sticker to child with skinned knee.
• Provide Care and Consideration: Respond to medical emergencies and utilize EMT and EQ training to approach situations with compassion, empathy, and utilize the lowest level of force.
• Prepared & Calm: Outfitted in a bullet-proof vest with full gear, makes you prepared for code red situations, but your demeanor is calm, so guests and staff feel comfortable approaching you.
• Outdoorsy & Observant: While making your rounds in all weather conditions on the guest-facing and behind the scenes trails, you remain vigilant and responsive to requests to keep the zoo’s 92 acres safe and secure.
• Timely Communication: From monitoring the radio system and immediately responding to calls for assistance to writing an incident report, you’re a natural with your verbal and written skills.

• Patrol grounds on foot, on bike or in vehicle including parking lots, perimeter, buildings, equipment, and associated parks.
• Provide, assistance and service, and ensure the safety of zoo visitors and staff.
• Provide First Aid and if EMT certified, advanced medical assistance to zoo visitors and staff.
• Responsible for consistent use, maintenance, upkeep, and distribution of zoo radio system.
• Maintain accident/incident report and daily security report files.
• Serve on zoo Emergency Response Team and participate in zoo emergency drills.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or at least six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and…