K-9 Handler - Public Safety Officer, ( Canine Security ) Full Time, 10 H, Rotating Schedule

Trinity Health•Fresno, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Public Safety, this position is tasked with the protection of life and property for Saint Agnes Medical Center and is responsible for the safety of colleagues, patients, and visitors, the prevention of theft from and vandalism of hospital property, and the detection of hazardous or unsafe conditions. The incumbent will perform security duties and general duties that of a public safety officer, including working with behavior health patients. The Canine (K9) Public Safety Officer duties will be to provide a safe and secure environment for all staff, patients, and visitors of Sanit Agnes Medical Center (SAMC), and to reduce workplace violence incidents at SAMC and all off-site locations operated by SAMC. The K9 Public Safety Officer will perform general security duties under the supervision of the Public Safety director, manager, or shift lead. The Canine and K9 Public Safety Officer (K9 team) will provide security patrols, crime prevention, de-escalation measures, safety and security practices, customer service, report writing, administer First Aid and/or CPR, firearms, and explosive detection, and follow all policies and procedures established by Saint Agnes Medical Center and public safety administration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience as a certified K9 Handler
Current certification and training as a K9 team with private organizations, local, state, and federal law enforcement K9 teams approved by the security director and/or security manager
Security, police, military, or law agency experience
Current (BSIS) guard card registration with the State of California, Bureau of Security, and Investigative Services
Valid California Driver License and a good driving record
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card upon hire
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to remain customer focused and calm in stressful situations
Ability to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Related experience may be substituted with approval of Security Director
Basic K9 handler experience may be substituted with approval of Security Director
Basic knowledge of criminal and civil laws
Basic investigation skills
Behavior health experience

Responsibilities

Protection of life and property for Saint Agnes Medical Center
Ensuring the safety of colleagues, patients, and visitors
Prevention of theft from and vandalism of hospital property
Detection of hazardous or unsafe conditions
Performing security duties and general duties of a public safety officer
Working with behavior health patients
Providing a safe and secure environment for all staff, patients, and visitors of Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC)
Reducing workplace violence incidents at SAMC and all off-site locations operated by SAMC
Performing general security duties under the supervision of the Public Safety director, manager, or shift lead
Providing security patrols
Crime prevention
De-escalation measures
Implementing safety and security practices
Customer service
Report writing
Administering First Aid and/or CPR
Firearms and explosive detection
Following all policies and procedures established by Saint Agnes Medical Center and public safety administration