We are Chester Zoo, and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out. We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have Seasonal Security Officer vacancies within our Security team on a seasonal basis.
The Role:
Our Seasonal Security Officers will carry out a range of day-to-day operational tasks required in order to provide a safe and secure environment including cash transit, site patrols, access control and visitor management.
They will assist our visitors with information and advice as required, and ensure that all incidents are dealt with and reported in a timely manner. Our Seasonal Security Officers will also support the Health & Safety Team by providing first aid to our employees and visitors.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience of working at a Security Officer level, with a relevant security qualification
- A valid SIA Door Supervisor/Security Guard licence
- Experience of providing first aid in a customer-focused setting, along with a First Aid at Work qualification
- A full driving licence valid in the UK
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional customer service skills gained within a fast paced customer-focused environment
- Competency in the use of computers, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
Previous experience working in a visitor attraction environment would be an advantage.
Hours of work are 24 hours per week, worked in 12 hours shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered. Successful candidates will be expected to work additional hours during busy periods.
The rate of pay for this position is £8.84 per hour and in addition we offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo .
To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our Seasonal Security Officer role.
Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd April 2018
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