K9 Officer

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Armed Security K9 Handler performs security service duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, patients, employees and administrators. Responds to a variety of calls, provides assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations. Investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities. Patrols designated areas to ensure the protection of the public, patients, employees and property of FMOL Health facilities. Accountable to the department’s chain of command for initiative, judgment and general competence exhibited in the performance of assignments, calls for service, and day to day general duties. Deters crime and aggressive behavior, engages in public relations activities, and performs searches for weapons and explosive devices; and provides basic K9 husbandry duties as assigned. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Responsibilities

• Performs security service duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, patients, employees and administrators.
• Responds to a variety of calls, provides assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities.
• Patrols designated areas to ensure the protection of the public, patients, employees and property of FMOL Health facilities.
• Accountable to the department’s chain of command for initiative, judgment and general competence exhibited in the performance of assignments, calls for service, and day to day general duties.
• Deters crime and aggressive behavior
• Engages in public relations activities
• Performs searches for weapons and explosive devices
• Provides basic K9 husbandry duties as assigned.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed