Safety Security Officer II K9

Overview

A large part of the care we offer at Legacy involves making our patients, visitors and staff feel safe. That sense of security sets the tone for a positive experience. As an Associate Safety/Security Officer, you will help to provide that sense of safety within the boundaries of Legacy Health; extend courteous assistance as an informational resource; and ensure the security of buildings, equipment and other assets located on our property. You may also be required to observe behavioral health patients or staff a desk position. If you’re ready to be part of a community focused on making life better for others, we’d like to hear from you.

 

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Responsibilities

The Safety/Security Officer II Canine Handler is a key component of hospital and healthcare security, tasked with safeguarding patients, staff, visitors, and critical assets by employing a highly trained canine for detection, deterrence, and emergency response along with all duties expected of a Security Officer II and taking overall responsibility of the assigned Security Working Canine (SWC) in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.

 

In a healthcare setting, the officer’s responsibilities extend beyond traditional security to include the protection of sensitive medical environments and maintaining a secure atmosphere conducive to patient care. This role requires extensive experience in healthcare security protocols, SWC handling, emergency response, and a strong understanding of the unique challenges posed by hospital and clinical environments.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Satisfactorily complete an LHS approved SWC Handler Academy.
• Associate’s degree/college level coursework in professionally related fields such as criminal justice, social work, psychology, or any social science preferred.
• The education requirements for DPSST certification may be different from Legacy's education requirements for this job.

 

Experience:

• Minimum two years prior Corrections, Military, First Responder (law enforcement, fire services, EMS), or comparable Security experience; OR, one year of Legacy Health Officer experience.
• 2 years of professional SWC. Handling experience preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience with heavy public contact and an emphasis on customer service required and de-escalation training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications

 

Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills, which promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Performing Use of Force techniques to effect arrests in compliance with local law and Department policy.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and willingness to address employee conduct issues with both team members and Legacy employees.
• Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
• Demonstrated credibility and effectiveness when working with patients, employees, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to safely operate a Legacy provided vehicle.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment within stated guidelines.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Willingness to follow Legacy policies/procedures as well as guidance from Safety/Security Manager and Director.
• Ability to respond to potentially violent confrontations while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a customer service focus and puts patients and their families at the center of all work activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff, management, physicians, visitors and the public.
• Ability to move quickly after periods of inactivity to periods of crisis and/or emergency. This includes the ability to run, climb stairs, lift and restrain person(s) as necessary.
• Strong understanding of SWC behavior and training methods in a healthcare context.
• High level of emotional fitness and integrity.
• Knowledgeable in interpreting laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Able to integrate SWC-assisted detection into broader security systems to enhance safety measures.
• Able to perform demanding physical tasks, including rapid response to emergencies, navigating hospital facilities, and managing the SWC in various settings.

Licensure

Licensure/Certification:

• Current valid applicable state driver’s