Zoo Safety & Patrol Specialist

Tulsa Zoo Management; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Zoo Management is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for guests, staff and animals. The role involves patrolling facilities, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety rules with professionalism.

The officer will monitor entrances, assist visitors, and prepare incident reports while working a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years security/military/law enforcement experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; write routine reports.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability on TZMI’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Performs security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Acts as first responder in zoo accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
• Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sounds alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, smoking or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Provides assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to provide security for zoo.
• Manages dangerous situations to assure safety and protection of zoo property and personnel, occasionally including physical confrontation when necessary.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Report writing

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years security/military/law enforcement experience

Education/experience equivalence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Web browsers

Job description

Tulsa Zoo Management is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for guests, staff and animals. The role involves patrolling facilities, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety rules with professionalism.

The officer will monitor entrances, assist visitors, and prepare incident reports while working a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required.