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  • Part Time Security Officer

    San Jose, California United States CITY OF SAN JOSE Part Time $31.29 - $38.02 Hourly Sep 24, 2025
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    CITY OF SAN JOSE

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    Job Description

    Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

    The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY) , or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov .

    About the Department

    Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?
    The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ , PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.

    The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

    About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ): This is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoo's & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. HHPZ is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates seven amusement park rides, showcases various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting.

    Position Duties

    The department of Parks, Rec reation and Neighborhood Services is currently seeking to fill two Part Time Security Officers positions for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

    The hourly range for Security Officer part time classification is $ 31.29 -$ 38.02 .This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

    Under the direction of the HHPZ Food & Beverage s Super visor , the part time Security Officer performs security work of moderate difficulty in maintaining a safe environment for the use of public buildings/facilities utilized by San José and Bay Area Residents. This is a highly visible City-wide facility and program with a focus on ensuring safety, security, and customer service for the guests, partners, and staff of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. This would include patrols, incident reporting, emergency services coordination and customer service . This position works varied hours Sunday- Saturday , occasional special e vents , and som e holidays.

    Duties include, but are not limited to:

      ◦ Walk HHPZ - inside park, outside fence line, parking lots - East Lot, K1, K2 & K4



      ◦ Report, track and follow up on any break ins, graffiti, litter, guest issues or urgent issues to proper channels



      ◦ Compile issues data, damages amounts and complaints



      ◦ Communicate with Guard Vendors, walk facility with new guards from vendor



      ◦ Assist clearing the park



      ◦ C onducts Safety trainings



      ◦ Assist with emergency planning and procedure research



      ◦ Patrols property, watching for signs of prowlers, vandalism, damage to property or needed repairs; reports necessary repairs or suspicious circumstances which cannot be taken care of personally.



      ◦ Checks to see that building security is maintained and that building is secured.



      ◦ Handles disturbance problems, enforces safety regulations, provides information on security measures, enforcement activities and emergency procedures.



      ◦ May assist in recovery of materials, loss prevention, investigation of illegal acts committed.



      ◦ May request emergency police, fire, or ambulance services if needed, report & follow up



      ◦ Prepares a variety of reports regarding security services, procedures, and actions.



      ◦ 311 & 991 reports



      ◦ Attends Happy Hollow Park & Zoo team meetings and trainings



    Ability to:

      ◦ Learn City laws and regulations affecting the area patrolled and to apply this knowledge to specific enforcement problems.



      ◦ Prepare records and present reports of investigations in court.



      ◦ Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and maintain harmonious working relationships with fellow employees and law enforcement personnel.



    Knowledge of:

      ◦ Safety and security measures necessary to the facility assigned.



    (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) ? Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

      ◦ Patrols City property, watching for signs of prowlers, vandalism, damage to property or needed repairs; reports necessary repairs or suspicious circumstances which cannot be taken care of personally.



      ◦ Checks to see that building security is maintained and that building is secured.



      ◦ Handles disturbance problems, enforces safety regulations, provides information on security measures, enforcement activities and emergency procedures.



      ◦ May assist in recovery of materials, loss prevention, investigation of illegal acts committed.



      ◦ May request emergency police, fire, or ambulance services if needed.



    Minimum Qualifications

    Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)

    Experience: One (1) year of experience in security, safety, or law enforcement.

    Acceptable Substitutions: N/A

    Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s license.

    Other Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

    Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

    Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

    Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

    Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

    Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives , while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives .

    Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

    Communication - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

    Selection Process:

    The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.? Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews .

    If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jessica Delgado at Jessica.Delgado@sanjoseca.gov

    Additional Information:

    Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

    You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

    Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

    This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

    Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

    Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.

    Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the City’s website.

    Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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