Park Safety Associate (Day or Night)

Position Summary:

Primarily responsible for providing the safety of TLD property during the daytime and possibly afterhours. Is familiar with and comply with TLD standards and procedures. Also watch listen and report any unusual illegal or dangerous activities occurring on the premises.

Patrols all areas of the property. Able to monitor cameras I.P. camera system perimeter alarm systems and fire & life safety systems.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently adhere to all TLD and department policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of the propertys interior grounds and perimeter.
• Patrol buildings parking lots gates and other designated areas as needed or assigned. Able to monitor cameras I.P. camera system perimeter alarm systems and fire & life safety systems.
• Ensure all doors and buildings are secure; lock any open or unlocked areas.
• Respond promptly to alarms both during daytime and after hours.
• Coordinate with and support Public Safety agencies as needed.
• Communicate with relevant departments for afterhours emergencies or issues.
• Provide safety training including golf cart safety pepper spray fire extinguisher stop the bleed and all other related department training courses for TLD team members.
• May be asked to become First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor certified.
• Provide First Aid and CPR to guests or staff in need of medical assistance.
• Assist guests with transportation to their vehicles or the gift shop as needed.
• Escort Vendors and Contractors that need access to zoo grounds and see that they are held to safe operations while on TLD grounds.
• Communicate with relevant departments for afterhours emergencies or issues.
• Offer directions and answer any questions guests may have.
• Proactively monitor and address guest behaviors to prevent potential safety concerns.
• Provide additional support for day and night events including TLD Gala event dinners or luncheons for the zoo.
• Must be able to identify problems using investigative processes to analyze and evaluate complex information and ability to utilize creativity innovation best judgment and logical reasoning to resolve these problems.
• Assist in checking safety equipment and materials are in good working order and up to current standards. Checking AEDs First Aid Cabinets Stop the Bleed kits Fire Extinguishers emergency lights and exits and all other related department checks.
• Provide reports and observations after every shift.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to ensure timely completion of assignments and responsibilities.
• Balance shortterm tasks with longterm projects ensuring consistent progress and completion across all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to timelines.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful team environment by offering support sharing knowledge and communicating openly.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist team members as needed to meet deadlines and organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Private security officer licensed or Guard card or must obtain within 6 months of hiring.
• Certificate on first aid CPR and AED Stop the bleed and IBCCES training or obtained within 120 days of employment.
• Good communication skills; oral and written.
• Attentive to details.
• Computer skills.
• Valid California driver license.
• Must be insurable on The Living Deserts automobile policy.

Working Conditions:

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to walk. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

DISCOMFORT/RISKS: Work involves exposure to elements such as extreme temperature dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require basic safety precautions.

HOLIDAY/ EVENING WORK: Ability to work nights evenings weekends and holidays and/or irregular hours. Ability to handle situations where the team member may encounter potentially abusive/threatening people/animals in enforcement of regulations/animal escapes.

TRAVEL: Occasional conference and workshop attendance potentially available.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.