Ranger (Part-Time/Medical Benefit Eligible)

Saint Louis Zoo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Saint Louis Zoo seeks a security professional to protect Zoo property, respond to emergencies, and enforce rules across the park. The role requires dealing with incidents, investigations, and safety-sensitive duties.

Candidates must be 21+, pass a physical and firearms training, and maintain a valid driver's license as well as firearm credentials. Uniforms are provided, with mandatory background and drug testing, and weekend/evening/holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a physical, drug test and firearms training.
• Must have valid driver’s license and own gun and leather.
• First Aid, CPR/AED experience required.
• Must be able to obtain an armed security license.
• Criminal background check and drug test required.
• Must work all shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Protect the Zoo property and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce Zoo rules and regulations; protect property from theft, embezzlement, fire and accidents; investigate and write reports on incidents.
• Provide as-needed assistance to visitors and employees.

Skills

Oral & written communication

First Aid CPR AED

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities: Responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of Zoo property, respond to all emergencies, enforce Zoo rules and regulations, protect property from theft, embezzlement, fire and accidents, investigate and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities and other security-related situations, and provide additional as-needed assistance to visitors and employees.

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Security, law enforcement, military, firefighting or equivalent experience preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be able to successfully pass a physical, including a drug test and firearms training course provided by the St. Louis Police Department. Must have valid driver’s license and own gun and leather. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, volunteers and visitors. First Aid, CPR/AED experience required. Must be able to successfully obtain an armed security license. Uniforms provided. Able to work in all types of weather and unpredictable crisis situations. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays. All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana. This position is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.