Security Officer II — 2nd Shift, Guest Safety & Patrol

Denver Zoo; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a Security Officer II for the 2nd shift. The role patrols the campus, monitors CCTV and access control, and responds to emergencies to ensure guest, staff, and animal safety. Bilingual Spanish/English encouraged; weekends/holidays required.

Must have 1–2 years of security experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and overtime are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of civilian/military security, safety, loss prevention, or law enforcement experience.
• Experience in a high-volume, customer-focused environment or nonprofit setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent visible patrols across the campus to identify hazards and unauthorized individuals.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, weather systems, and other security technologies per policy.
• Identify and report suspicious or unsafe activities and ensure authorized access only.
• Respond to emergencies and implement procedures as required.

Skills

Guest engagement

Security awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

CCTV systems

Electronic access control

Incident reporting software

Job description

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a Security Officer II for the 2nd shift. The role patrols the campus, monitors CCTV and access control, and responds to emergencies to ensure guest, staff, and animal safety. Bilingual Spanish/English encouraged; weekends/holidays required.

Must have 1–2 years of security experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and overtime are provided.