Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer, Prospect Park Zoo

Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer, Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Zoo

Full-Time

PPZ-SECURITY

Job Description

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation : Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Title : Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer, Security

Reports To : Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor of Security and Admissions

Direct Reports : None

Position Objective : Maintain safe and secure environment for guests and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Secure grounds and staff by patrolling zoo; inspecting buildings, equipment as required, and access points; monitor service gate entry, assist with oversize vehicle access to the parking lot. Utilize Detex monitoring system in patrol cycles.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities; enforce zoo policy and procedures; restrain trespassers.
• Control park traffic by directing drivers at service gate.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Enforce the Society's visitors' rules and regulations and those of the Department of Parks of the City of New York.
• May perform ground maintenance work as required such as shoveling snow from gates and other access points.
• Attend court appearances as required related to participation in any job-related police action.
• Represent WCS in a professional manner, establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, City and other government agencies, outside contractors, and the general public.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform related duties and tasks as required.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements

Salary Range

$43,997.00