Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Position Description
Position Title: Security Guard
Department: Safety & Security
Supervisor: Safety & Security Manager, Environmental Health &Safety Director
Position Status: Full-time/ Part-time, Nonexempt
Company Overview:
Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
Position Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing park wide security patrols throughout assigned shift.
- Responsible for identifying any incidents and reporting them to direct supervisor.
- Responsible for ensuring that the zoos security systems are in working order.
- Responsible for coordinating staff efforts in efficiently parking guests when they arrive and assisting them when exiting.
- Responsible for maintaining a daily activity report and preparation of incident reports for any occurrences during the shift.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills:
- Ability to work with general public and children while representing the Nashville Zoo in a positive manner
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively and de-escalate volatile situations
- Ability to prepare accurate written daily incident reports and logs at end of each shift
- Ability to think effectively and act appropriately in the moment.
- Ability to represent the organization and maintain professionalism at all times.
- Ability to operate a variety of zoo owned vehicles.
Education/ Experience:
- Minimum (2) year of experience working in the Security field
- Ability to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver's License and to operate a motor vehicle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical Responsibilities:
- Working Conditions are primarily outside. Must be able to work outside year round in inclement weather such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Work Schedule:
Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.
Part-time position, averaging 16 hours per week
Flexibility: Position may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate special events, emergencies, or animal care needs.
Available shifts include weekdays, weekends, holidays and special events.
Benefits:
Nashville Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, sick leave, long-term disability coverage, park discounts, and membership benefits.
Pre-employment requirements:
Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
At-will employment
Candidates for this position are required to submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.
Candidates for this position are subject to yearly Tuberculosis Screenings.