Operations Lieutenant, Brookfield Zoo Police Department

Join the PRIDE and Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s mission to ignite emotional connections with wildlife that spark conservation action while leading vital programs to protect endangered species. This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by performing duties as an armed officer to ensure the safety and protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and BZC rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.)
• Successful completion of Illinois Police Academy to minimum standards.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience as a patrol officer in law enforcement that includes relevant supervisory experience
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local civil and criminal statutes on which charges and arrests are executed, including laws of arrest, search and seizure.
• Knowledge of standard police rules and regulations.
• Maintain a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (or Department-approved equivalent) for competency in resuscitation skills (CPR, ventilations, AED use, choking relief) and AHA Heartsaver First Aid training (or Department-approved equivalent) for first aid skill competency within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Fire Owners Identification Card required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance & Vision Care Coverage
• Mental Health: Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to you
• Retirement Savings
• Employer-Paid Income Protection
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance - Group Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance - Identity Theft Protection
• Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance