Full Time Public Safety Officer, Office of Public Safety

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Park discounts and free passes

Job summary

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking a full-time Public Safety Officer for the Office of Public Safety. The role involves patrolling, monitoring access and video systems, and preparing incident reports to protect staff, visitors, and property.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. The job requires compliance with safety standards and willingness to work overnight shifts with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Zoo controlled locations and protect the perimeter.
• Troubleshoot perimeter gate and access control issues.
• Advise on weather related safety issues for employees and guests.
• Monitor weather stations and websites for severe or inclement weather.
• Monitor and manage card access control systems and key control systems.
• Monitor and manage video surveillance systems.
• Prepare and maintain nightly activity reports and incident reports.
• Assist with parking operations and management of traffic control devices and signage.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
• Build safety checks including fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Assist Office of Public Safety in maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Windows familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Driver's license

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a FT Public Safety Officer, Office of Public Safety. The successful candidate will demonstrate a professional, and collaborative approach, strong interpersonal skills, and exceptional attention to detail. They will exhibit personal accountability, sound judgment, consistent follow-through, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and upholding the Zoo’s Core Values.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time position that reports to the Night Shift and Day Shift Supervisors, Office of Public Safety, that will be responsible for ensuring adherence to security-related policies and the discharging of all patrol and monitoring duties for the overall safety, protection, and safeguarding of Zoo employees, visitors, and property during overnight hours. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to upholding the Zoo’s Core Values. This position is overtime-eligible and is eligible for the Zoo’s benefits programs for non-union employees.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol Zoo controlled locations and protect the perimeter.
• Troubleshoot perimeter gate and access control issues.
• Advise on weather related safety issues for employees and guests.
• Monitors weather stations and websites for severe or inclement weather.
• Monitor and manage card access control systems and key control systems.
• Monitor and manage video surveillance systems.
• Prepares and maintains nightly activity reports, incident reports and all required paperwork.
• Authors reports, reads, and evaluates correspondence and memoranda relative to operational activities, safety, and security hazards.
• Understand and observe regulatory criteria under USDA and AZA physical perimeter standards.
• Assists with follow-up investigations of previously reported Zoo incidents.
• Participates in training programs and complete special assignments as needed.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Assists with parking operations and management of traffic control devices and signage.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
• Performs building safety checks to include fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Assist the Office of Public Safety Department in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Equivalent combinations of training, education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma required.
• Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills and familiarity with Windows-based software and applications is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Working Conditions/Other Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon passing a drug & nicotine screen and background investigation. Physically demanding working conditions are inherent in this job while performing the duties of the job. The incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, drive a patrol vehicle, and utilize manual dexterity to use computer mouse and keyboard and other office equipment. The incumbent may be exposed to outside weather conditions for several hours a day and must be able to lift/move/carry up to 75 pounds without assistance.

Position Details:

Starting pay rate is $19.00/hour. This position is overtime-eligible, and eligible for the Zoo’s benefits programs for non-union employees. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers a comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental & vision coverage effective the first of the month following date of hire; 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.