Montgomery City County Personnel

Zoo Security Officer (#CI7540)


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

A04

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to protect property, visitors, employees, the Montgomery Zoo animal collection, and provide enforcement of security rules and regulations. The work responsibilities of this position are: provide general security of the zoo grounds, interact and provide customer service to patrons, staff, and zoo visitors; investigate and take action on alarms sounded and unusual situations, observes and assist with animal care including feeding, cleaning and general husbandry of the live animal collections of the zoo. Due to the nature of work, this position is very labor intensive. The Zoo Security Officer receives direct supervision from the Zoo Security Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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



NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. 

 

 


Special Requirements

Work will consist of nights, weekends, and holidays.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and insurable driving record to drive city vehicles within sixty days of employment.  Must submit to a background check due to the nature of the position.  



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to walk, stand, and remain alert for the duration of the assigned shift as needed to perform security duties and patrol assigned areas. Must be able to climb stairs and a ladder at a height of 14 feet as needed to perform inspections of the interior and exterior of the facility. Must be willing to work outside as needed to perform security duties.  Must be able to tolerate working under difficult conditions to include extreme heat and cold. Must be able to meet deadlines as needed to care for animal collection, maintain exhibits and security needs of the Zoo. Must be able to stoop, climb, walk, run and crawl.  Must be able to lift heavy objects such as food bundles, hay, or food bags weighing up to 60 pounds unassisted. 


CLASS: CI7540; REV: 2/1/2017;