Security Officer Tactical/K-9 Handler

About the role

This position patrols the facilities and grounds with a trained (K9); assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigates critical incidents; assists employees, patients, and visitors; interfaces with emergency response agencies, secures doors, monitors parking and traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control.
• As a team, the officer and K9 patrols and inspects facility and grounds frequently to assist in maintaining a safer and more secure environment.
• Assists employees with security related matters, mediate disputes, conduct interviews, conduct searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control.
• Serves as a security subject matter expert.
• Provide daily care of the K9 to include feeding, exercising, grooming, medical care, and cleaning of the K9’s kennel.
• May perform public demonstrations as a K9 team.
• Maintains accurate K9 training logs and monthly activities.
• Assists medical staff in restraining and handling troubled/combative patients.
• Ensures security policies are being followed.
• Patrols unoccupied areas and sets the alarms when appropriate.
• Locks and unlocks facility doors at prescribed times.
• Conducts money pick-ups from departments, logs pick-ups and successfully delivers the contents to the appropriate destination department.
• Releases bodies from the morgue, ensuring that all paperwork is complete.
• Checks alarms to ensure they are in proper working order.
• Escorts patients, visitors and employees when required for security purposes.
• Participates in security lead training designed for staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs “citizen arrest” and demonstrate critical thinking skills during extremely stressful situations as needed.
• Appropriately and effectively utilizes assigned non-lethal weapons in accordance with policy and training.
• Investigates and completes written reports of complaints, critical security incidents and unusual activities involving patients, employees and visitors.
• Maintains an accurate log of all relevant security activities during each shift.

Requirements

• MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST!
• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of security as normally demonstrated through three years of progressively responsible security or related experience.
• Must have proper facilities at place of residence and transportation to ensure the health and well-being of the K9, including room to store a kennel.
• Must agree and sign K9 Conditions Agreement, Education Loan Agreement, and Promissory Note.
• Candidates must have at least 3 YOE as LEO or Military service noted on work history.
• Must meet min quals, no exceptions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must maintain required security certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Must possess strong knowledge and understanding of security as normally obtained by a minimum of three years law enforcement, military experience or seven years of hospital security experience.
• Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies).
• Must demonstrate the ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Must successfully complete all required security departmental training, including department specific annual training and mandatory training as assigned.
• Must successfully complete Banner Health Basic Officer Academy, Banner Health Tactical Officer Academy, and all requirements (both physical and training) of being both a K9 Handler and a Tactical Officer.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor at all times and must possess strong verbal communications skills.
• Must qualify and maintain proficiency with assigned non-lethal weapons.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Requires completion of a Banner Health approved K9 training program within three months of hire in an eligible or required position.
• Requires National Police Canine Association (NPCA) Handler Certification within 12 months of hire in an eligible or required position.
• Must certify annually.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of security.
• Ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment.
• Ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Proficient with assigned non-lethal weapons.
• Physical fitness and ability to maintain fitness.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Benefits

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.