Seasonal Security Pro: Patrol & Emergency Response

zoonewengland; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoo New England is seeking a Security professional responsible for the safety and security of visitors, staff, collection, and property. The role enforces policies, conducts patrols, and completes logs and incident reports to support secure operations across the zoo grounds.

The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with staff, guests, and vendors; maintain a professional demeanor; and be willing to work holidays, weekends, and nights.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, trustworthy and reliable.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow directions both, written and verbal. Capable of making sound judgments.
• Must remain alert at all times while on duty.
• An understanding of the use of a two-way radio system.
• Ability to maintain emotional control in all situations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all Company policies and procedures and report all violations to immediate supervisor.
• Enforce all Company traffic rules.
• Maintain a highly visible patrol of Zoo grounds with Morse Watchmen System.
• Issue and Maintain employee IDs.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Write clear and concise Incident Reports, complete Daily Activity Logs.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport money and valuables to prevent theft and ensure safe delivery.
• Follow all departmental policies/procedures and orders.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Must have the availability to Work Holidays, Weekends and Nights.
• Assist guests and staff, as necessary.
• Report all safety/fire hazards to the Security Manager or Site Security Supervisor through Daily Activity Log.
• Participate in all departmental and Zoo wide training programs.
• Lock/unlock buildings or gates, as needed.
• Perform any additional duties as required by the Security Supervisor or Security Manager.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions for prolong periods of time.
• Notify appropriate personnel and departments of incidents and/or problems.
• Report any and all situations that are out-of-the-norm.
• Report any safety or hazards concerns to Security Supervisor.
• Ensure all safety and security assets all cleaned and function properly.eg, Security vehicle, Communication radio and phone, Security booth, Package room.
• Perform all other duties pertaining to my carrier.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow directions

Situational awareness

Two-way radio

Emotional control

Calm under pressure

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Morse Watchmen System

Job description

Zoo New England is seeking a Security professional responsible for the safety and security of visitors, staff, collection, and property. The role enforces policies, conducts patrols, and completes logs and incident reports to support secure operations across the zoo grounds.

The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with staff, guests, and vendors; maintain a professional demeanor; and be willing to work holidays, weekends, and nights.