K-9 Handler

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall & Fantasyland Hotel) • Edmonton, AB

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The K-9 Handler will be responsible for the on-going care, handling, utilization, and development of the working dog(s) at West Edmonton Mall. This role involves patrolling areas, handling the working dog during searches, performing public relations duties, documenting activities, providing housing and care for the service dog, monitoring facilities for hazards, conducting investigations, and engaging with guests and tenants as a customer service agent. Other security agent duties may also be required.

Requirements

• Must be able to house assigned dog at own home during non-working hours.
• Experience in a role relating to security, K-9 handling, search and rescue service or a related role.
• Completion or willingness to attend required animal training and development courses, seminars and programs and must enjoy a position that keeps you on the move and be physically fit.
• Must be in possession of a Security license in compliance with the (SSIA), hold a valid class 5 driver’s license and be certified in first aid and CPR or be willing to obtain required certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to complete a position-related written exam.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
• Must be willing to attend multiple weeks of training with a travel requirement.
• Must hold a valid Passport for training within the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in policing and security or formal training in security measures or practices are definite assets to the position.
• Previous committed working experience in a position with responsibility and an emphasis on teamwork.
• Applicants with previous experience in a security, military, or protection-based position are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling all areas of West Edmonton with working Canine to detect and screen suspicious and unauthorized materials.
• Handling the working dog while performing appropriate searches on suspicious materials or areas including but not limited to: tenant spaces, vehicles, packages, garbage cans, lockers, etc.
• Performing public relations duties, appearances, and interviews as per response protocols.
• Documenting all training, development and activities in the handler logs and required reports.
• Providing appropriate housing for the service dog during off hours and ensuring the service dog has appropriate daily care, on-going training and development, exercise, nutrition, attention, and veterinary attention as required.
• Constantly monitoring facilities, including attending special events, for all types of hazards and/or potentially dangerous situations and follow policies, procedures and protocols that exist to address the hazards or dangerous situations.
• Investigating all calls for service from guests, tenants, employees or interested stakeholders by conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Engaging guests, tenants and employees as a customer service agent and provide the appropriate level of service that the circumstances dictate.
• Performing other security agent duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed