Zoo Safety Ranger

Salary

$13.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

Little Rock, AR

Job Type

Part Time - Regular Position

Job Number

Z0-2024-10

Department

City of Little Rock Zoo

Division

Zoo-Administration

Opening Date

01/28/2025

Closing Date

4/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Supervisory Responsibility?

No

On-Line Applications Only?

Yes

Department

Zoo

Grade

999

• Description
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The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

Job Objective: This position is responsible for promoting a safety culture through practicing safe and healthful work practices. The Zoo Safety Ranger is responsible for assisting the Safety and Training Coordinator in safety operations including but not limited to responding to emergencies with guests or staff, performing safety audits, incident investigations, and patrols grounds to ensure safety and security for guests and staff. The Zoo Safety Ranger position must maintain a visible and approachable attitude, in order to meet the needs of our guests and staff.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, and continuing education training (1) year of experience in occupational safety and health or security or law enforcement; (1) year of computer experience. Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED. OSHA 10 hour course or suitable safety training (OSHA 10 hour course and First, Aid, and CPR may be obtained after employment). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work different shifts, weekends, evenings, and special events.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (may make unique exceptions based on prior experience).
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D Driver's License
  
  

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
  
  

Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours). Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.

Regular Part-time Employees Who Were In Pay Status (vacation, Sick Leave, Or Actual Hours Worked) For At Least 1,500 Hours During The Year Shall Receive The Following Vacation Leave

Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year

10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year

01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays if required?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have at least nine (9) months of experience in security or related area?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If yes, describe your duties. If no experience put N/A:

06

Do you have experience in probation, parole or corrections?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Please Describe The Work Experience, If None, Put N/A

08

Please Indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)?

• Basic - Able to enter, correct and save data. Understand basic menu commands and formatting and editing.
• Intermediate - Able to create and modify charts and graphics. Able to imbed Excel data and create elaborate reports.
• Advanced - Able to use and create Macro commands. Understand and use advanced functions; e.g. VLOOKUP, IF, and create Pivot Tables
• N/A - No experience with using any Microsoft Office
  
  

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How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Little Rock

Department City of Little Rock Zoo Address #1 Zoo Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

Phone 501-661-7220