Police Dept - Probationary Patrol Officer

Join the PRIDE! Since opening in 1934, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an active partner in wildlife protection programs around the world, including the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, the world’s longest-running study of bottlenose dolphins. We have pioneered the field of conservation psychology, the study of how people connect with animals and nature. We are able to reach so many audiences each year, including 2 million zoo guests engaged by unique exhibits and programs; some 250,000 schoolchildren, campers, and families who participate in award-winning science education programs; nearly 24,000 teachers who take part in our professional development workshops; and, diverse communities across Chicagoland. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is known throughout the world as a leader in animal welfare and conservation, this venerable institution also serves as a potent economic engine, top tourism attraction, and award-winning educational institution.

Requirements

• Patrol BZC property and enforce park rules, regulations and statutes.
• Prepare field reports and required paperwork in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to basic inquiries from guests, staff, volunteers and co-workers and follow up as appropriate.
• Patrol the park and adjacent boundaries as assigned.
• Respond to dispatch calls for routine and emergency situations, including, but not limited to: securing a scene, interviewing participants and witnesses; collecting related information for documentation purposes.
• Provide positive public relations and respond to inquiries and information requests.
• Assist motorists with vehicle problems.
• Maintain order and investigate suspicious activities of guests and employees.
• Consult with supervisor as appropriate to determine courses of action, reprimand or warn individuals, detain or expel from park and/or arrest persons based upon warrant or probable cause for committing crimes as appropriate.
• Interview complainants and witnesses; analyze probable sequence of events; seek additional data through research; identify offenders, arrest and take into custody offender(s) for probable cause; advise such persons of their constitutional rights; search subjects for officer safety and testify in court proceedings.
• Transport arrested individuals to appropriate jurisdiction for further processing.
• Administer first aid treatment, including but not limited to: monitoring life signs, stabilizing victims, and preparing and transporting patients to hospitals via ambulance including lifting patients on a backboard or stretcher, patient extrication or assisting with patient care in the ambulance.
• Provide assistance to local community police departments and other assigned activities as assigned.
• During the night shift, report suspicious or unusual situations involving the animal collection, conditions of buildings and facilities and provide assistance to BZC officials and other staff members as needed.
• Actively participate on assigned department team(s) including, but not limited to: Vehicle Maintenance, Investigations, EMS, Keys/Locks; Training; Incident Response; Radios; Parking and Firearms.
• Report all unsafe conditions, violations of safety procedures and take immediate steps to rectify unsafe condition.
• Report incidents immediately to the Safety Department and a supervisor.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles daily for defects; use personal protective equipment and automobiles as assigned in the completion of duties.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Personal Convenience Days
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Employer-Paid Income Protection
• Group Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection