Seasonal Security Guard, Bronx Zoo
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Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Department: Security
Title: Security Guard
Location: Bronx Zoo
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., schedule subject to change through the spring and summer, due to needs of the Department. Must be able to perform overtime when needed.
Position Summary: Security Guards ensure that our Staff, guests, and Animal Collection, enjoy a safe experience at Wildlife Conservation Society parks.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Title: Security Guard
Location: Bronx Zoo
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., schedule subject to change through the spring and summer, due to needs of the Department. Must be able to perform overtime when needed.
Position Summary: Security Guards ensure that our Staff, guests, and Animal Collection, enjoy a safe experience at Wildlife Conservation Society parks.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Presenting professionalism in uniform while assisting guests that are seeking information, medical assistance or other aid and in a courteous manner.
- Communicating clearly using a portable radio.
- Following instructions and orders from Security Management and other competent authority.
- Completing the Security Officer's Daily Activity Report.
- Will be required to remain at fixed post, a roving post covering a designated area and entrance/exit gates, as needed.
- Monitoring building conditions for overcrowding, disorderly persons and prohibited items inside exhibits.
- Completing other assignments as required and helping others on the team
About this role
Summary
Ensure safety of guests and staff at Bronx Zoo, monitor premises, assist visitors
Job title
Security Guard
Experience level
none
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Bronx Zoo, on-site, possibly remote work not specified
Salary
$17/hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
communicationobservationreport writingsecurity protocols
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
securitypublic safetycustomer service
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site
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