Police Dept - Officer (Seasonal)

This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing services, including asset protection and medical aid, to assure a safe environment for employees, guests and animals, contributing to BZC’s goals of providing extraordinary guest experiences and assuring overall financial sustainability. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:        

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. * This position serves as an armed Police Officer, performing patrol duties to ensure the safety and security of guests, employees, facilities, and the animal collection.  Follow BZC and department safety and procedural rules.   
2. * Enforce park rules and regulations at the state, federal and local levels.  Prepare field reports and required paperwork in accordance with established department procedures.  Maintain work area and equipment in clean and functional condition in accordance with department standards.
3. * Assists with traffic direction and general patrol of the park, including parking lots, and related duties. 
4. * Pick-up from and deliver monies to various park locations, collect revenue from various machines/donation boxes or other sources throughout the park and deliver same to Cash Control, complete appropriate documentation for money bag and revenue pick-up tracking. 
5. * Promote a positive and professional public image in all interactions with guests and staff.  Respond to inquiries and requests for information promptly. 
6. * Monitor facilities, parking, and adjacent properties for safety, hazards, and security. 
7. * Provide assistance in law enforcement and other assigned activities to local community police departments as requested.
8.   Other related duties as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Job Function(s)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice or other relevant field or four years of equivalent experience required. High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.)

DESIRABLE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of the State of Illinois 40 Hr. Police Firearms Training Program preferred.
• A State of Illinois Full Time or Part Time Police Officer Certification preferred.
• One year police officer experience preferred.    
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform.  Incumbent is expected to gain an understanding of BZC’s mission and vision and work to achieve the goals of Public Safety and the institution.  Must represent BZC in a professional manner at all times.  Police K9s may be housed and may operate out of the Policy Department building.  These dogs are trained K9s that are approachable, friendly, and socially trained to work with staff and guests.  As the dogs spend time in and around the Police Department building, canine shedding and dander are always present.  This is a temporary position working approximately 20 hours per week, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays as assigned.