Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer

Ohiosophe

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; bonus/equity: not specified...
K-9 certification required
Armed firearm detection patrols
Healthcare security environment
This role involves conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and emergency departments to ensure threats are neutralized

Job Summary

  • This role involves conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and emergency departments to ensure threats are neutralized.
  • The position requires maintaining current Department training standards in radio communications, CPR, and the application of clinical restraints.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement offerings.

Matching Summary

This role involves conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and emergency departments to ensure threats are neutralized.

Salary

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • K-9 certification required
  • armed firearm detection patrols
  • healthcare security environment
  • verbal de-escalation skills
  • conducted energy weapon training

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal communication
  • mature judgment under stress
  • partnership building with staff
  • adaptability to rotating shifts

Key Requirements

  • K-9 Certification through International Police Work Dog Association
  • Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) within two years
  • 4 years experience in security or public safety role
  • Valid driver's license
  • Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon use within 90 days
  • State-specific firearm licenses (NC Armed Guard, IL FOID/FCC, WI CCW)

Work Rights

Not specified

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