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

Trinity Health•Fresno, CA

14d•$27 - $37•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 is required.
Must have 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 is required.
Security, police, military, or law agency experience is required.
Current (BSIS) guard card registration with the State of California, Bureau of Security, and Investigative Services, is required.
Valid California Driver License and a good driving record are required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required upon hire.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to remain customer focused and calm in stressful situations is required.
Ability to work as part of a team is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree is preferred.
Related experience may be substituted with approval of Security Director. If experience requirement is substituted, incumbent may not be assigned to a K9 until successful completion of this certification.
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 is preferred.

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 Sanit 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.
Providing customer service.
Report writing.
Administering First Aid and/or CPR.
Firearms and explosive detection.