Security Park Ranger (Part-Time)

Jacksonville Zoo And Botanical Gardens

Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. .

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 Drivers 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 persons actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin place of birth sex age religion creed disability sexual orientation gender identity weight or height.

EOE / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

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 sec...

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 Drivers 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

EOE / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

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Jacksonville Zoo And Botanical Gardens

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

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