Zoo Security Officer

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Montgomery, TX - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 28
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reasonthis position exists isto protect property visitors employees the Montgomery Zoo animal collectionand provide enforcement of security rules and work responsibilities of this positionare: provide general security of the zoo grounds interact and provide customerservice to patrons staff and zoo visitors; investigate and take action onalarms sounded and unusual situations observes and assist with animal careincluding feeding cleaning and general husbandry of the live animalcollections of the zoo. Due to the nature of work this position is very laborintensive. The Zoo Security Officer receives direct supervision from the Zoo SecuritySupervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or G.E.D. and six monthsexperience in security work protecting persons and property.

NOTE:Qualifying education training and experiencethat provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities to perform the jobwill be considered.

Special Requirements

Work will consist of nights weekends and holidays. Must be able to obtain and maintain a validAlabama drivers license and insurable driving record to drive city vehicles withinsixty days of employment. Must submit toa background check due to the nature of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to walk stand and remain alert for theduration of the assigned shift as needed to perform security duties and patrolassigned areas. Must be able to climb stairs and a ladder at a height of 14feet as needed to perform inspections of the interior and exterior of thefacility. Must be willing to work outside as needed to perform securityduties. Mustbe able to tolerate working under difficult conditions to include extreme heatand cold. Must be able to meet deadlines as needed to care for animalcollection maintain exhibits and security needs of the Zoo. Must be able tostoop climb walk run and crawl. Must be able to lift heavy objectssuch as food bundles hay or food bags weighing up to 60 poundsunassisted.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fillone (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancyis with theCity of Montgomery Zoo.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaireform completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held the dates they held them where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received a selection procedure will beadministered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visitingMontgomery Personnel Boards Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health dental and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in theRetirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)retirement program.

DRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair finger nails and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Discrimination against any person in recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race national origin or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age sex or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age sex or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:Under the Americans with Disabilities Act it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the order to request accommodation in the application or testing process contact the Personnel Director at .

I9:Prior to your employment you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION:It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address phone email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit theUpdate Contact Informationpage to log in and update to your contact information at any time.


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Salary InformationCompensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pa...
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