Night Security Officer: Wildlife & Guest Safety (Overnight)

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick and Safe Leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment overnight. You will patrol buildings, grounds, and animal areas and report suspicious activity to the Security Captain or Supervisor.

You will respond to first aid, CPR, and AED requests, manage incidents, document every action in reports, and assist guests and staff with calm, professional service. This is a full-time overnight role requiring reliability and teamwork to protect visitors, staff,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of security experience.
• Valid Security Guard Certificate.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED within 1 month.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Rotate through buildings, grounds, and animal areas and report suspicious activity.
• Respond to requests for first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Attend to guest and staff needs in a calm, professional manner.
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate with supervisors.
• Respond to alarms and dispatch communications.
• Lead and document investigations with witnesses and locations.
• Maintain records of incidents and after-hours calls.
• Provide guest control and manage difficult situations.
• Participate in Dispatch post duties and monitor Zoo activity.
• Practice safety awareness and protect guest safety.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment overnight. You will patrol buildings, grounds, and animal areas and report suspicious activity to the Security Captain or Supervisor.

You will respond to first aid, CPR, and AED requests, manage incidents, document every action in reports, and assist guests and staff with calm, professional service. This is a full-time overnight role requiring reliability and teamwork to protect visitors, staff,