November 6, 2024

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

Beaverton

PART TIME

Safety Services

Description

THPRD is now hiring Safety Services team members!

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking candidates to join our Safety Services team. Safety Services staff are committed to public service by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our community to gather and recreate.

The ideal candidate has experience in a public safety role focused on customer education and helping people comply with organization rules. Applicants should have experience working with diverse communities (including lived experiences) or come from a unique background that adds a new perspective to the team. Strong customer service and an eagerness to work in our diverse Beaverton area community is essential.

A typical day for Safety Services involves acting as a district ambassador by applying a diversity, equity, inclusive, and all-access lens to daily decisions. They are an approachable presence in our parks and facilities providing information and educating our patrons about rules, regulations, and laws that help make our parks and facilities a safe fun place to enjoy. Safety Services often collaborates with local police departments to address safety concerns and improve community safety.

THPRD is hiring for multiple positions, hours may vary and are based on program need. Part-time benefits (PTB) eligible employees work an average of 20 hours per week but, less than 30 hours, on a year-round basis and are eligible to enroll in a benefits package.

Typical hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm or 3:30pm - 11:00pm, approximately 29 hours per week

Qualifications

The fine print: you must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to drive a district vehicle; ability to obtain the Oregon DPSST Unarmed Private Security Professional, and First Aid/CPR certifications and be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12) grade.

Any specialized training or relevant coursework, preferred.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age AND have a valid driver's license

Current First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to obtain upon hire

Oregon DPSST Private Security Professional Unarmed certification or ability to obtain upon hire
Basic Pepper Spray certification or ability to obtain upon hire

Bilingual and multilingual skills, preferred.

Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.

What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs.