POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Security Guard executes internal facility safety and security functions. The primary focus of this role is to ensure a secure facility for guests, staff, volunteers, and our animal collection. This role ensures the standards of security and safety per OSHA regulations as well as the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are met or exceeded.    

This role is a hourly position starting at $19.00 an hour.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain facility safety and security requirements procedures for safeguarding the facility, staff, volunteers and animal collection in accordance with Post Orders  
• Responds to emergency situations, conducts investigations and completes incident reports 
• Administer safety audits and inspections 
• Submit inspection reports and records daily and advise the Safety Manager of deficiencies  
• Monitors the security camera system throughout scheduled shifts 
• Assist in ensuring 24/7 security coverage of the facility   
• Responsible for receiving and delivery of packages 
• Assist with TMA lost and found program, and acts as the point of contact for guest retrieval of items 
• Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: 

Weekend and Weekday availability required. 

 
The schedule for the Security Guard will vary dependent on the needs of the business to ensure 24/7 coverage of the facility, open availability for all shifts, and days of the week is preferred for holiday, vacation, and sick time coverage of the team. Schedule is posted to the extent possible, 4 weeks in advance.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of security experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of security operations, safety practices and incident investigation in a public institution.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Able to lift and/or move items of at least 50 pounds 
• Able to climb ladders, move trash containers; remove snow and other bulky/heavy items  
• Able to move quickly and easily to all areas of the facility and its grounds
• Able to report to work on an as-needed or emergency basis
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required 
• CT Guard Card Required 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.