JOB POSTING

Overnight Operations and Security Officer

Posted: Open to internal and external applicants

Reports to: Security Supervisor

Status: Full-time, hourly, benefitted position

Hours of work: Covers the night shift from 11pm – 7am, Tuesday through Saturday or Saturday through Wednesday.

Date needed: May 2024

Posting expires: When filled

Position description:

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for an Overnight Operations and Security Officer to join the facilities team. The overall duty of an overnight operations and security officer is to protect the Aquarium property, employees, and guests. Overnight security officers monitor Aquarium property, provide guest service, and document incidents during their shift. While on duty, promote Seattle Aquarium safety and security policies. Works as part of the security team, escalating security concerns to the Security Supervisor.

Key functions:

• Uphold Seattle Aquarium's S.A.L.I.S.H values, to foster an inclusive community for staff, guests, and all who engage with the security team. All Aquarium staff and volunteers are expected to participate in advancing and integrating into their work Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Regenerative practices in alignment with our values.

• Provide quick, confident responses to all radio calls related to security.

• Frequent patrols of both indoor and outdoor areas of the Aquarium campus, including the Market Square office across the street. Be vigilant towards facilities related problems.

• Monitor life support gauges and alarm messages for animal habitat control systems. Check for pipe leaks and other emergent issues. Communicate issues in a timely and effective manner and help resolve as needed.

• Conduct extensive nightly rounds to check on animal welfare. Inspect aquarium equipment such as skimmer boxes, oxygen tanks and pumps.

• Provide emergency-related facilities coverage including basic pipe tracing and valve operation as instructed by on-call engineering staff (training will be provided). On occasion may be called upon to assist animal care staff.

• Monitor life support gauges and alarm messages for animal habitat control systems. Check for pipe leaks and other emergent issues. Communicate issues in a timely and effective manner and help resolve as needed.

• Interact with members of the unhoused community with compassion and respect while enforcing Aquarium policies.

• Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid, or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.

• Consult with the Seattle Police Department in the event of 911 calls.

• Assist with deliveries and shipping.