CITY OF MONROE
JOB TITLE: ZOO SECURITY GUARDDEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
JOB CLASS NUMBER: 2465
REVISION DATE: 8.10.2023
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INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD:
Position posting goes public after 10th day.ADMINISTRATION
Human Resources
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Current and Valid Louisiana Drivers LicenseKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Able to qualify as a sworn officer
- Knowledge of firearms and safety procedures
- Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Able to deal courteously and effectively with others in complex and controversial
situations.EDUCATION and EXPRIENCE:
- At least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institutionEXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Makes rounds of buildings, parking lots, and grounds
- Checks all persons entering or leaving area of patrol
- Checks into and reports all unusual activity in the area
- Contacts the administrative staff and Police Department in
- Checks and secures doors, windows, and gates
- Checks for and reports fires
- Turns on security lights
- Answers the telephone
- May check on Zoo animals to assure good physical condition
- May carry a gun.
WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather
- Requires extensive walking, standing, and driving
- Working with live animals is inherently dangerous and lack of attention or focus can expose
one to physical danger.DIVISION: Louisiana Purchase Gardens & ZOO
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Acceptance - Depammeiht Head
DEFINITION/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB: VV
The Zoo Security Guard is a part-time position, responsible for security work of routine difficulty. While
under general supervision, performs related work as required.