Security Officer - K9 Handler - Confluence Health : Job Details

Salary Range:$20.86 - $32.62Overview:Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.Benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving AccountsCH Wellness ProgramPaid Time OffGenerous Retirement PlansLife InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityGym Membership DiscountTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramAdoption AssistanceShift DifferentialSummary:Please Note: This position offers an additional $48 per day for at-home dog handling. The K9 Security Officer utilizes a canine in the performance of their duties to provide a secure environment for patient care functions of Confluence Health sites by protecting patients, visitors, and staff through the patrol of buildings, property, and grounds to reduce incidents of workplace violence...Position Reports To: Director of Security & Emergency Preparedness.Essential Functions:Provide physical presence and support throughout Confluence Health facilities and property to maintain a safe environment...Conduct rounds of Confluence Health facilities with K9 on both scheduled and unscheduled tours...Respond to a variety of incidents that may involve aggressive individual(s) and give obedience and protection commands to K9 as situation dictates...Assess both the physical and emotional needs of patients, families, and visitors to prevent assaultive incidents...Exposes, introduces, and manages the canine in a variety of environments...The K9 Security Officer participates in search activities in response to illicit substances...Provides for and ensures the safety and comfort of the canine...As assigned, patrol all satellite and staff parking lots to ensure staff, vehicle, and property safety...Conduct active Security patrols of facilities and grounds...Respond to all Confluence Health Codes  as appropriate...Monitor Confluence Health CCTV cameras when available...Document activities consistent with current reporting standards...Perform assorted duties, including but not limited to: door locks/unlocks...Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and HIPAA requirements...Communicate, collaborate and perform security duties in a courteous and respectful manner...Greet all visitors, patients, staff, and physicians in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner...Participate and successfully complete all training as required by the Security Services Department...Regard the canine as a member of the family unit and be responsible for the canine 24/7...This position works as part of the security team and will be assigned per the needs of Confluence Health...Maintain competency and fulfill the role as a Bedside Assistant when needed...Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification...Other duties as assigned.Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Qualifications:Required:Three (3) years' law enforcement, security, or military experience OR two (2) years healthcare security experience...High School Diploma or equivalent...Pass a basic background check (no felony convictions)...Valid driver's license...AHSS Advanced certification within 1 year of hire...CIT certification or equivalent...MOAB training or equivalent...Strong documentation, reading, and writing skills...Ability to work in a stressful and possibly disruptive or dangerous environment...Ability to drive a large van, truck, and/or other fleet vehicles...Ability to carry out instructions furnished in English...Excellent interpersonal skills...Successful completion of approved K9 Handler's course within three (3) months of assignment...The handling officer must ensure that their family is fully apprised of the nature of the program...Ability to lift and carry the weight of an average canine (100 pounds)...CPR certification.Desired:K9 experience preferred.Previous military or law enforcement related experience.Associate or bachelor's degree.Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:Walking - CSitting/Standing - CReaching: Shoulder Height - CReaching: Above shoulder height - FReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - OLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCarrying: 25 pounds or less - OCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OCarrying: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - OTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - FWorking Conditions:Ability to perform in a demanding work environment and during irregular work hours...Constant exposure to all weather elements...Infrequent exposure to chemical spills...Job Classification:FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly/Salary: HourlyPhysical Exposures For This Position:Unprotected Heights - YesHeat - YesCold - YesMechanical Hazards - YesHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - YesNoise - YesIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - YesInfectious Diseases - Yes#J-18808-Ljbffr