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                            Position: 
                            
	                            	Security Officer/Zoo Ranger (Full Time - Day Shift)
	                           	
                                            Location: 
                                        
                                                Kansas City, MO

                                Remote Status: On-Site
                            
                            Job Id: 
                            
                                    965
                            
                            # of Openings: 
                            
                                1
                            
                    ZOO RANGER (FULL TIME - DAY SHIFT)

			DEPARTMENT

			Security

			CLASSIFICATION

			Non-Exempt

			REPORTS TO

			Security Manager & Assistant Manager

			SHIFT

			Day (8:00am - 4:00pm)

			STARTING PAY

			$17.50/Hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, the Zoo Ranger is responsible for patrolling all Zoo & Aquarium areas, ensuring safety and security for all guests, employees, animals and facilities. This position also provides customer service and assistance to Zoo & Aquarium guests and employees.
 
POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

			Duties

			Percentage

			Patrols Zoo & Aquarium grounds and performs physical checks of areas to ensure safety and security of guests, staff and facilities, including:
Checking and securing locks and buildings, including obtaining and monitoring building temperatures in animal areas.
Patrolling and observing parking areas to deter crime and theft.
Completing and maintaining accurate daily logs.
Completing accurate incident reports, as needed.
Performing traffic control for Zoo & Aquarium special events, school field trips, etc.

			60%

			Monitors Zoo & Aquarium grounds, buildings, parking lots and security cameras, including:
Patrolling areas in vehicle and on foot to ensure safety and provide assistance to guests and staff.
Monitoring gate traffic and escorting visitors and vendors, as needed.
Responding to guest and staff calls for service or assistance.

			40%

*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
 
*All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:

	High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:
	At least 1 year of security experience preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
	Must have valid driver’s license.
Must have/be able to obtain a Private Security License through the Kansas City Police Department’s Private Officers Licensing Unit.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Assistance depending upon task or role.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
Must pass a background and drug screening.

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