Zoo Security Officer

Zoo Security Officer

SITE HIGHLIGHT: If you love animals, this security officer position is for you You will be ensuring that visitors to the zoo and animals are in a safe environment along with extensive walking throughout your shift.

PERKS:

• Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour (pay rate is determined and set by current contract for the site assignment, identified during the interview process; subject to future increases)
• Benefits (eligibility requirements apply): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and paid medical leave.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

ACA Full Time:

Various Days 2nd or 3rd shift

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an unarmed Security Officer at DK Security, your duties are determined by the client location. Some responsibilities may include:

• Access Control - Ensure only authorized individuals are given access to the site. This could be based on appointments, ID cards, etc.
• Extensive Patrolling - Walk the interior and/or exterior of the various buildings on the site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or maintenance issues.
• Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns across the site.
• Customer Service - Always enforce rules and policies through de-escalation techniques and ensuring quality customer service in every interaction.

SUCCESS as a Security Officer at DK Security will look like:

• Reliability - Report for your shift on time, presentable, and in the prescribed uniform.
• Friendly Personality- Being able to balance our expectations of outstanding customer service while maintaining client policies and enforcing rules.
• Following Company and Client Policies - Be able to read and interpret written post guidelines, follow procedures as outlined and ensure all tasks are completed throughout the shift.
• Use of De-escalation Techniques - Being able to defuse situations through verbal judo and other communication tactics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• May NOT have any felony convictions and must be able to pass a criminal background check in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test at the time of hire and randomly thereafter.
• Must present a friendly, positive, and professional image.
• Must be willing to become CPR/1st Aide/AED Certified
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a good driving record. (Required for driving sites)
• • Less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Less than 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
• No other major violations in the last 3 years.
• Physical Requirements:
• • Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the duration of the shift, including walking long distances, and possibly up and down stairs
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be readily able to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Salary : $32,000 - $64,000