Position Purpose
As part of a 24/7 Security team, protect the grounds, plant collections, and facilities of the Desert Botanical Garden. Provide for the safety and security of guests, staff members, and Garden volunteers. Enforce all policies and procedures within the Garden. The Ranger is a uniformed, unarmed position and retains no peace officer powers.
Essential Duties
- Maintain surveillance of Garden by foot and vehicular patrols to protect the property and deter acts of theft, vandalism, or negligence
- Act as first responder to all emergencies, including medical emergencies or other unusual occurrences; coordinate police and/or fire department response, if required
- Provide first aid for guests, staff, and volunteers
- Provide security escorts for cash handling and other revenue operations
- Conduct safety and security checks of all facilities, including the core Garden, perimeter fencing, and other specified areas in and surrounding the property
- Secure all buildings, exhibits, lab facilities; operate protection systems
- Demonstrate professional and courteous demeanor at all times when interacting with Garden visitors, staff, volunteers, and onsite partners; ensure Garden policies are enforced
- Use situational awareness to anticipate and solve problems; improve and streamline operations to provide quality, seamless customer service
- Monitor events for alcohol compliance, crowd, and traffic control
- Maintain all parking and security equipment
Pay: $21.50 to $23.50/hr
