Security Officer Tactical/K-9 Handler

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Security Special Ops Div-Corp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

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Phoenix is Arizona’s major city and the fifth most populated city in the United States. It includes the posh resorts and green golf courses of Scottsdale, Tempe’s lively college-town vibes, arts-friendly Mesa and pro-sports hub Glendale, several American Indian tribal lands, and the suburban cities of Chandler and Gilbert.

This position is a blend of our highly skilled K-9 & Tactical Officer positions. As a K-9 officer with our TOU, you will respond to emergency situations, help to provide safety and security for staff, patients and visitors, as well as patrol service areas including Hospital campus, and ancillary sites such as Urgent cares and Outpatient facilities.  We pride ourselves on providing a safe and secure environment for our highly skilled and compassionate staff so they can focus on providing excellent care for our patients. 

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST! Successful candidates will also be physically fit and able to maintain sufficient physical fitness to successfully pass the upcoming Cooper Institute Physical Fitness Assessment Test (1.5-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, vertical jump, and 300-meter run) before selection to the Tactical Officer Certification Course and on a bi-annual basis to retain employment in the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU).

Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of security as normally demonstrated through three years of progressively responsible security or related experience. Must have proper facilities at place of residence and transportation to ensure the health and well-being of the K9, including room to store a kennel. Must agree and sign K9 Conditions Agreement, Education Loan Agreement, and Promissory Note. 

Candidates must have at least 3 YOE as LEO or Military service noted on work history. Must meet min quals, no exceptions.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position patrols the facilities and grounds with a trained (K9); assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients; investigates critical incidents; assists employees, patients, and visitors; interfaces with emergency response agencies, secures doors, monitors parking and traffic control.  Performs assigned security duties promptly and accurately.  The officer and K9 work as a team and support security duties by using the K9 for searching, crowd control, detecting explosives, and as a deterrent for violent confrontation through the K9's presence or physical abilities.  The Tactical K9 Handler will serve as first responders in the Emergency Department to the most violent and dangerous security incidents occurring throughout the facility and the campus; managing the security response in coordination with the Tactical Officer to the violent incidents involving non-patients, and serving as primary liaison with law enforcement during critical incidents. 

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and be customer service oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.

2. Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control.  As a team, the officer and K9 patrols and inspects facility and grounds frequently to assist in maintaining a safer and more secure environment.  Assists employees with security related matters, mediate disputes, conduct interviews, conduct searches, enforces parking regulations and traffic control. Serves as a security subject matter expert.

3. Provide daily care of the K9 to include feeding, exercising, grooming, medical care, and cleaning of the K9’s kennel. Keep the K9 physically fit through training and exercise. Keep the K9 at an acceptable level of readiness to be able to pass K9 evaluations. May perfo