Park Security Officer

NOW HIRING:  Park Security Officer (part-time)

JOB SUMMARY:  The Park Security Officer is a responsible, knowledgeable, rules-driven person who will enforce regulations and ordinances pertaining to public use of Park District grounds and facilities by conducting routine patrol of designated areas. Additionally, this person will educate the public as to the proper use of district resources and assist with visitor information and interdepartmental service requests.

LOCATION:  Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St, Tinley Park

QUALIFICATIONS:  This detail-oriented person must be able to make safe decisions under normal and highly stressful situations, effectively work with efficiency and little to no direct supervision, possess a clean driving record and a valid Illinois driver’s license, and have current CPR certification or ability to gain CPR certification.

INCENTIVES:  This is a year-round, part-time position with 10-15 hours per week requiring evening availability from 5:30pm-11:30pm, one weekend shift per month between 9:30am-11:30pm, and availability on July 4th from 10am-11pm. Pay rate begins at $16.50 per hour and qualifies for a complementary membership to the Fitness Center, Recreation Center, Water Park and Dog Park.

ABOUT US:  The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces.  The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Fitness, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.

CLOSING DATE:  Position is open until filled.

*The Tinley Park-Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.