Security Officer - K9

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. This position involves patrolling hospital property with a K-9, screening visitors, and performing other activities related to the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Some activities can involve elements of danger or risk of injury. The role protects hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism, or other illegal or unauthorized activities. To be classified in this position, staff must successfully complete an approved K-9 training program, fully understand and comply with the K-9 Security Program Policy, and sign the Conditions of Employment as a K-9 Security Officer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5 year experience in a field related to law enforcement or security
Driver License
Successfully complete an approved K-9 training program
Fully understand and comply with the K-9 Security Program Policy
Sign the Conditions of Employment as a K-9 Security Officer
Successful completion of Healthcare Security Officer Certification Training Program within 90 days of employment, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or equivalent from a recognized community college or trade school in a field related to security or law enforcement.
Experience in a healthcare setting (for the 5 years experience).
2 years experience as a K-9 handler, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Non Clinical\IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer (Preferred within 90 days of employment).

Responsibilities

Patrols hospital property with K-9, screens visitors and performs other activities relating to the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors.
Protects hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism, or other illegal or unauthorized activities.
Successfully complete an approved K-9 training program, fully understand and comply with the K-9 Security Program Policy and sign the Conditions of Employment as a K-9 Security Officer.
Patrols, inspects buildings and grounds, with a K-9, to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal or unauthorized entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other irregularities.
Prepares and maintains well-written, complete, and comprehensive reports and logs relating to this accountability.
Gives obedience and protection commands to K9 as situation dictates.
Assists employees, visitors, and patients as requested.
Conducts security investigations and assessments.
Documents findings and recommends corrective actions and preventive measures.
Acts as First Responder to disturbances/emergencies such as Infant Abduction alarms, fire alarms, panic alarms, intruder alarms, restraint calls anywhere in hospital or on hospital grounds.
Must respond to urgent security calls immediately, which may require rapid stair climbing, running/sprinting, moving of heavy equipment and other associated tasks.
In the event of emergencies, must take charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect personnel and property.
Subdues, resisting, aggressive, combative and distressed individuals and when ordered by proper medical authority, and in compliance with hospital policy/procedure the application of appropriate restraint equipment to prevent injury to individual or others.
Participates in security training and continuing education programs including, but not limited to, mandatory K-9 training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques, Self Defense Tactics & Techniques leading to certification in the use of specialized equipment, i.e., handcuffs, OC Spray and Baton.