Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer

Advocate Aurora Health

Base: $24.10 - $36.15 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
K-9 certification required
Armed firearm operations
Hospital security experience
This role involves conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and emergency departments to neutralize threats

Job Summary

  • This role involves conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and emergency departments to neutralize threats.
  • The position requires maintaining accurate training records and liaising with state and local law enforcement agencies for prisoner patient guards.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • K-9 certification required
  • Armed firearm operations
  • Hospital security experience
  • Verbal de-escalation skills
  • Physical restraint capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication abilities
  • Team collaboration mindset
  • Stress management under pressure

Key Requirements

  • K-9 Certification via International Police Work Dog Association
  • 4 years security or public safety experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • State-specific firearm licensing (FOID/CCW/Guard License)
  • Certified Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) use within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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