3rd Shift Ranger

Knoxville Chamber; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoo Knoxville is seeking a security professional responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for visitors, employees, and the animal collection during assigned shifts.

The role covers protection of zoo property, buildings, and assets, plus handling emergencies, medical aid, and routine patrols with a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and safety for all guests, employees and the animal collection.
• Provide security for Zoo property, buildings and assets.
• Escort bank/monies on and off grounds.
• Respond to emergencies or incidents during your shift.
• Provide medical treatment for injuries on Zoo grounds.
• Patrol grounds and monitor fences and gates for unauthorized entry.
• Identify, report and respond to thefts, vandalism, or unruly behavior.
• Identify hazardous situations to maintain safety on grounds.
• Monitor Ranger station for entry of staff and vendors; provide professional customer service.
• Maintain reports and paperwork as required.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed.
• Follow established procedures as directed by leadership.

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Will provide a safe and secure environment at Zoo Knoxville by providing shift security protection of visitors, employees, animal collection and zoo property.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide security and safety for all guests, employees and the animal collection at the Zoo.
• Provide security for all property, buildings and assets belonging to the Zoo.
• Responsible for bank/monies escorts both on and off grounds.
• Respond to emergencies or incidents that occur on Zoo property during your assigned shift and times other than your assigned shift as required.
• Provide medical treatment for injuries to visitors and staff that occur on Zoo grounds.
• Patrol Zoo grounds keeping constant vigilance on all fences and gates for unauthorized entry.
• Identify, report and respond to thefts, shoplifting, vandalism, unruly guests or employees and other unlawful acts or violation of Zoo policies on Zoo grounds.
• Identify and report hazardous or dangerous situations or conditions to maintain safety throughout Zoo grounds.
• Monitor the Ranger station to provide proper entry of employees, vendors, guests and provide customer service related duties in a professional manner.
• Maintain reports and paperwork as required.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed.
• Will not deviate from established procedures unless directed to do so by the Chief Ranger, Facilities Director, or CEO.