Job Description:
Summary:
A) The K9 Handler is responsible for the safety and security of all facility employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and health system property and equipment. The Officer will maintain public order through visible patrols, response to emergencies, public liaison activities, and documentation of occurrences. This individual will assist outside agencies in mitigating risk and investigating crimes and incidents. The Officer will perform safety checks/assessments/inspections and to correct or take steps to correct any safety or security hazards. Additionally, the Officer will enforce policies and procedures related to security at the location, and directs both foot and vehicular traffic in and around the location, when necessary.
B) The Officer will supervise and enforce all systems designed to monitor or identify personnel and vehicles entering the location, log activity and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. The Officer will complete fire drills for areas both internal and external to the facilities and complete extinguisher checks as assigned. In some areas of assignment, the Officer may enter patient information into the computer system, complete and document patient health and welfare checks, and assist with other administrative needs of the area they are supporting.
C) Potential canine handler candidates must possess a strong interest towards working with canines in a public safety capacity.
D) Commitment to care for and to house the canine at the handler’s residence. The handler’s residence must have an outdoor area (i.e. backyard) that conforms to departmental requirements. If the handler resides in a development, the deed restrictions must allow an outside kennel or written approval from any civic association or HOA.
E) Handlers must display a high degree of patience in repetitive format type of training.
F) Canine handlers are personally responsible for the daily care and feeding of their canine.
G) The canine unit’s primary duty is to answer calls for service in the emergency room and to assist with patrols and assignments given by the shift supervisor. The canine unit will also be available for demonstrations and interaction with the public in the normal duties of their shift, as well as for special assignments.
H) A commitment to remain in the Ballad Health Canine Unit for 2 years.
Requirements:
Associate's degree preferred. Experience K9 handler, security field or law enforcement preferred. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Must be insurable by the hospital insurance carrier. Must be 21 years old per TCA-62-35-106.
Licenses and Certifications:
- AHA BLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Maintain certifications for the K9 and handler
- For Tennessee locations: Must possess or obtain within 90 days state certification as a private security officer. Sworn police officers in the state of TN must provide a current copy of the post certification card in lieu of state certification as a private security officer. At any time the officer is no longer a sworn officer, he/she must go through the licensing process within 30 days.
- Must complete de-escalation training/certification within 60 days of hire.
- Must complete 16 hours of Armed Security Training per year, including maintaining 80% shooting accuracy and range safety.
- Must pass Forensics Exam and the system’s Armed Security Course within 60 days of hire.
- International Association of Hospital Safety and Security basic certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
- For VA: Must possess or obtain license within 6 months of hire date.
- Complete K9 training course.
Work Requirements:
Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: No Travel
Shift Details: 7p-7a
City/State: Johnson City, TN
Location:
Ballad Health Corporate
