Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer

Aabana

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Person-borne firearm-detection patrols
Assist during ems offloads
Support general public safety operations
** Aabana is seeking a Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer to conduct firearm-detection patrols, assist in emergency scenarios, and maintain safety protocols in healthcare settings. Candidates must have relevant security experience, K-9 certification, and the ability to manage potentially aggressive situations while ensuring patient and staff safety. **

Job Summary

  • Conduct person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances, Emergency Departments, EMS areas, parking structures, and public corridors, ensuring threats are neutralized and escalated through proper Public Safety procedures.
  • Maintain current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (Taser), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in the Annual Training Plan.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Aabana is seeking a Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer to conduct firearm-detection patrols, assist in emergency scenarios, and maintain safety protocols in healthcare settings. Candidates must have relevant security experience, K-9 certification, and the ability to manage potentially aggressive situations while ensuring patient and staff safety. **

Salary

Base: $24.10 - $36.15; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • person-borne firearm-detection patrols
  • assist during EMS offloads
  • support general Public Safety Operations
  • maintain canine-related equipment
  • liaison rounding duties
  • security awareness education
  • liaise with law enforcement

Nice-to-have

  • cultivate close partnerships
  • verbal de-escalation skills
  • tactful demeanor
  • assess dangerous situations quickly

Key Requirements

  • K-9 Certification through International Police Work Dog Association
  • Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO)
  • Armed Guard License (NC)
  • Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) (IL)
  • Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license (WI)
  • Firearm Control Card (FCC) (IL)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (TASER) use
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 4 years of experience in security or public safety
  • 30 credit hours in Criminal Justice/Police Science and 3 years work experience
  • State of Illinois 40-hour armed course

Work Rights

Not specified

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