Security Park Ranger (Outdoor Recreation)
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application deadline: Friday 16January 2026and/oruntil a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to closethe posting earlyif a well-qualified candidate pool has been established.Early submission is encouraged.Please ensure that your application highlights your experience and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of this role.
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 youll protect and support 100 acres of lush gardens and over 1400 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 10000 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. .
What youll bring...
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Available Part-Time for up to29.5hours per week including at least one weekend day(Saturday or Sunday).
- Availability to work outside regular hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
- Physical ability to perform active on-your-feet duties across a100 acre campus averaging 10000 steps per shift.
- Six (6) months experience in the security/ranger or similar field.
- Ability to maintain an inclusive work environment with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to maintain a valid drivers license to operate organization vehicles.
- Ability to commit to a high level of integrity professionalism and honesty.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
- 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.
- Pre-Employment Requirements:Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings prior to their start with these requirements is mandatory to ensure the safety of staff animals and include:
- Criminal background check.
- 5-panel drug test
- Non-DOT physical examination
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to consistently remain on your feet for 6-8 hours on shift.
- Ability to walk bend kneel crouch crawl climb and reach.
- Visual acuity for reading writing and observingsurroundings and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability toperform the physical demandsofa 68 hour shiftincluding working in Florida weather with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 pounds for short distances.
- Ability to work with a variety of animals including invertebrates reptiles and small companion mammals.
- Ability to safely operate a motorized cart.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions including extreme heat sunlight cold rain and wind.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust animal dander pollen etc.) bloodborne pathogens zoonotic diseases and injuries from animals.
- Irregular work hours including evenings weekends and holidays are sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such wildlife waste equipment loud noises chemicals and heights.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment regulations.EOE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Key Skills
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- Fire Protection
- Customer Service
- Freelance Writing
- Apache Commons
- Corporate Development
About Company
Consider a career at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens where you can share your passion about the wonders of wildlife and plants with our community and guests. Join the innovative, award winning Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens family, ranked as a top twenty-five zoo in the USA by Trip Ad ... View more
