Security Guard Weekend Day Shift

2 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States Santa Barbara Zoo Full time
Job Summary

The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking a part-time Weekend Day Shift Security Guard to ensure a safe closing of the zoo and patrol the grounds on a regular basis for the remainder of the shift. The ideal candidate will be able to respond in a timely and professional manner to a wide variety of routine and emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patrol the zoo grounds, checking the parking lot area, perimeter fence, and all access points into the zoo at the start of the shift.
  • Monitor activity at all gates leading into the zoo, ensuring that only authorized personnel gain access to the zoo at all times during the shift.
  • Physically check all spaces, gates, doors, locks, and windows, ensuring they have been properly locked and secured or unlocked as appropriate given the daily operating conditions.
  • Turn off all unneeded building lights and HVAC systems to conserve energy where appropriate.
  • Perform a parking lot sweep at 10am and issue warnings for employees not parking in designated areas or not displaying their parking permit.
  • Change light bulbs as needed to ensure security and common public spaces are adequately lighted.
  • Patrol the entire park on foot on a regular and continuous basis throughout the shift and report all physical and security problems to the Director of Safety and Security, the Security Manager, and/or Santa Barbara Police Department in situations where criminal activity is involved.
  • Maintain a Security Daily Log to accurately reflect hours during which rounds were made and breaks were taken, as well as record any discrepancies or incidents that present a security or safety problem.
  • Utilize a guard tour system device when making rounds to check in at all guard tour stations on every round. The Day Shift is required to complete three complete tours a day (morning, mid-day, and afternoon) utilizing the Deggy Guard Tour System.
  • Patrol all public areas on a regular basis to provide a visual deterrent to crime, answer guest questions/provide directions, respond to rule violations (balls, frisbees, balloons, etc.), and prevent guests from crossing established safety barriers.
  • Set and maintain nuisance animal traps as directed for raccoons and other small mammals that pose a significant threat to the health of animals in the collection.
  • Respond to calls for assistance in situations involving non-zoo animals, including animals in distress or dead animals found on the property.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with all departments in the zoo, with special attention given to animal care staff concerns and issues.
  • Rend assistance to all other zoo departments and personnel as requested, including care taking or observational duties in the animal department, assisting the Facilities Department when needed, and assisting the Private Event Hosts during an evening event.
  • Be trained in and respond to calls for First Aid and medical emergencies.
  • Be a trained Forklift Operator and respond to calls for forklift assistance.
  • Be a member of the Weapons Team, providing driver services at a minimum.
  • Be trained in and respond to calls for assistance regarding bloodborne pathogen clean-ups.
  • Operate a radio, cellular telephone, guard tour system device, pepper spray, and basic hand tools such as screwdriver, pliers, and hammer.
  • Adhere to zoo policies regarding tardiness, absences, and other attendance-related issues.
  • Adhere to the zoo policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual.
  • Apply and exemplify green (sustainable) practices whenever possible.


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