Animal Sanctuary Security Officer

Best Friends Animal Society; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Security Officer to promote a positive and secure environment for residents, animals, guests, and staff. The role administers the security program within Canyon Operations, patrolling facilities, responding to alarms, and ensuring safety across shifts.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Must have a current First Aid/First Responder certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; read maps/diagrams and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Patrol premises to prevent and detect intrusion; respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and customer service in all contacts.
• Implement security measures to support staff, residents, facilities, and equipment.
• Investigate complaints and incidents; maintain detailed security logs.
• Enforce Sanctuary policies; notify departments of security needs.
• Use non-lethal weapon per policy and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Security Officer to promote a positive and secure environment for residents, animals, guests, and staff. The role administers the security program within Canyon Operations, patrolling facilities, responding to alarms, and ensuring safety across shifts.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to follow instructions.