Employment Application

Southwick's Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran/military status, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities to assist in the hiring process, as required by applicable federal, state, and local law. Individuals can request an accommodation to complete this application or to participate in the interview process by contacting Human Resources.
Have you previously been employed?*
Applicants without previous job experience are applying to a General Zoo Employee position and may work in a variety of areas within the zoo such as retail, food & beverage, attractions, parking, etc. While we take preferences into consideration, please note that, if hired, department and position placement will be determined by what hiring management feel is the best fit for the applicant.
Date available to start*
Please select the earliest date you are available to begin working. The zoo's regular season runs from April through October 31. Note: If you are a student only available weekends until end of semester, please select the earliest weekend you are available to work.
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Position List*
Why did you choose this position?

Availability
All positions require weekend and holiday availability (unless specified otherwise in position description). Schedules will vary weekly, and we cannot guarantee set hours or days. Our regular zoo season runs from April through October.
How many days a week are you applying for?*
Please be aware that positions are part-time and seasonal (April through October). However, part-time hours can be up to 40 hours a week during peak season. If hired, we cannot guarantee minimum or maximum hours each week.
Please list days of the week you will not be available to work due to school or other employment. Please list days, times and why.*
Please be aware that you will not be guaranteed the following days off if hired. We do try to accommodate as best we can, but there will be times when we cannot.
Are you available to work during weekends and holidays?*
If no, please explain below:*
N/A - Are you available to work school vacation week in April? (If no, please explain why)
Not applicable for this application. You do not need to fill out.
Do you have any planned family vacations? If yes, which dates.*

Education
High School
High School Attended:*
Did you graduate?*
Years attended:*
If a high school student, what grade are you in?*
Will you be available to work weekends during the school year?*
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain why.*
College/University
Did you attend college? Or are you currently in college?
Name of College*
Major/Degree*
Did you graduate?*
- Yes
- No
- I am currently enrolled
Year of graduation*
If currently enrolled, when are you able to work?*
Will you be available to work nights and weekends during the semester?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain why.*

Do you have any experience working with Point Of Sale (POS) software?
- Yes
- No
Why would you like to work at Southwick's Zoo? What qualities/skills do you possess that will be an asset to Southwick's Zoo?*
Years of experience in security or related field:*
Please enter a number from 1 to 15.
Please list your Security Qualifications below:*
e.g. CPR, First Aid, Crowd Control Training, TIPs Training

Reference
Please provide one non-family reference we may contact.
Name*
Relationship*
Phone*

APPLICATION CERTIFICATION*
- I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.
I understand that the Company may now have, or may establish, a drug-free workplace or drug and/or alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If the Company has such a program and I am offered a conditional offer of employment, I understand that if a pre-employment (post-offer) unlawful drug and/or alcohol test is positive, the employment offer may be withdrawn where allowed by law. I agree to work under the conditions requiring a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I certify that all the information on this application, my résumé, or any supporting documents I may present during any interview is and will be true, complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information may result in disqualification from further consideration for employment or, if employed, disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal, regardless of when such information is discovered. The Company considers this Application for Employment to be a part of the personnel record. I authorize the Company and/or its agents to confirm all statements contained in this application and/or résumé as it relates to the position I am seeking, to the extent permitted by federal, state, or local law. Federal law and some states require a separate disclosure and consent when obtaining background reports from a consumer reporting agency, including CORi from the Department of Justice. I understand I will be asked to complete any requisite consent forms for the background check which may be required by federal, state and/or local law. I agree to sign these forms and understand that my offer of employment may be conditional upon the background check. I AUTHORIZE AND CONSENT TO, WITHOUT RESERVATION, ANY PARTY OR AGENCY CONTACTED BY THIS EMPLOYER (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL PRIOR EMPLOYERS OF MINE) TO FURNISH INFORMATION REGARDING MY PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND/OR ANY OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED INFORMATION.
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