K-9 Security Officer- Full Time

Ochsner Health

Fully remote
Canine behavior and specialized techniques
Recognize canine illness symptoms
Differentiate canine and zoonotic diseases
This job provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned, enforces company policies and procedures, and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner

Job Summary

  • This job provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned, enforces company policies and procedures, and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Develops and complies with canine security policies and operational standards, performs opening/lockdown of all buildings, and participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
  • Establishes an ongoing preventative medicine program for the overall health care of the canine officer and examines the canine daily to ensure early detection of illness, disease or injury.

Matching Summary

This job provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned, enforces company policies and procedures, and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Canine behavior and specialized techniques
  • Recognize canine illness symptoms
  • Differentiate canine and zoonotic diseases
  • Safe canine handling practices
  • Preventative medicine program for canine
  • Continual training of canine officer

Nice-to-have

  • Courteous and professional manner
  • Adapt behavior to patient population
  • Knowledge of current laws and regulations

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years' experience in Security, Law Enforcement, or Military
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Completion of K-9 training within 60 days of hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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