Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer

Public Safety K-9 Armed Officer responsible for conducting person-borne firearm-detection patrols at hospital entrances and key areas, assisting during EMS offloads and high-risk clinical scenarios, and supporting general Public Safety operations. Duties include threat neutralization following departmental procedures, liaison work with law enforcement, maintaining canine equipment and vehicles, delivering security awareness education, and ensuring policy compliance across training, deployments, and incidents. Requires K-9 certification with ongoing maintenance, CHSO healthcare security certification within two years, state armed-guard/licensing requirements as applicable, and 40-hour weekly schedule with night shift coverage. Demonstrated experience in rapid assessment of dangerous situations, effective verbal and written communication, de-escalation, and ability to document activities using standard office tools. Must meet vision, physical, and background requirements and be willing to carry a department-issued firearm as needed.