Security Park Ranger (Part-Time) Are you a team player with some experience in the security, safety, and/or the ranger field? As a Security Park Ranger at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, you’ll protect and support 100+ acres of lush gardens and over 1,400 rare and exotic animals while ensuring a safe and secure environment for our operations. Our Zoo is open rain or shine, 363 days a year, to experience our lush gardens and wildlife. This active, on-your-feet role averages over 10,000 steps and places you at the heart of critical operations, from emergency response and crowd control to first aid.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a calm demeanor under pressure, and want to make an impact in conservation, this is your opportunity to lead and grow in a mission-driven organization.
Help us meet our mission, "Connecting our community with wildlife and wild places." .
Do you have…
- High School diploma or equivalent?
- Satisfactory status in an unpaid or paid position within Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens?
- Completion of a satisfactory relevant internship within the organization, relevant experience, and/or college coursework?
- Six (6) months’ experience in the security/ranger or similar field?
- A valid Florida Driver’s license with clear driving record?
- Ability to meet the physical requirements and remain on your feet throughout a 6 to 8-hour shift?
- Ability to commit to a high level of integrity, professionalism, and honesty?
- Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations?
- Availability to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays?
- Working knowledge of general first aid, CPR, and the use of AED equipment to become certified within 90 days of employment?
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office related software products and willingness to learn other computer software programs to complete job duties?
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to consistently remain on feet for prolonged periods of time.
- Manual dexterity for standing, reaching, flexibility, and body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, stoop, bend, lift, kneel, crawl, climb, jump, dig and prolonged standing.
- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to operate motorized cart, trucks, hand and/or power tools.
- Auditory ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, two-way radio, and face-to-face interactions.
- Ability to work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions and temperatures.
- Ability to transport and move items occasionally for short distances up to 50 pounds without difficulty.
- Ability to ascend/ descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium while performing various jobs.
- Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization on foot, including any construction sites.
- Visual and auditory acuity appropriate for safety and discern differences in documents.
- Exceptional visual acuity is required, along with the ability to communicate, comprehend and decipher/hear information accurately, using a two-way radio.
Inclusion, and equity as a value
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens embraces inclusion in a meaningful way and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height.
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