Security Officer/Canine Handler-West (Full-Time, 40, Varied Shifts)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective Date: 08/24

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a canine handler at The Queen's Medical Center - West Oahu (QMC-WO). Patrols the buildings and grounds of QMC-WO as well as the outlying properties with an assigned canine to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, medical staff, and the protection to property.

• Responsible for care and maintenance of the canine, including cleanliness and upkeep of the canine kennel and completion of required training.

• Greets, assists, and provides service to patients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

• Performs duties relative to accomplishing the QMC Emergency Preparedness function.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.

• Frequent: standing, walking/running, stooping/bending, walking on uneven ground, squatting, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: kneeling, crawling, sitting, climbing stairs, hills, over obstacles, twisting body.

• Infrequent: riding of a bicycle, lifting up to 150 pounds, carrying up to 120 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 20 pounds up to 50 pounds of force, wearing weight up to 75 pounds of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment for decontamination response and medivacs.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases.

• Exposed to electrical hazards, fire hazards and unsafe conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, hazardous chemicals and materials, intense heat, extreme cold, natural and manmade disasters and hazards associated with working in and near traffic.

• The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to extreme.

• Work involves providing 24/7 care for the canine, including transporting and caring for the canine in the home.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Post secondary coursework or college degree preferred.

• Successful completion of the American Working Dog (AWD) Canine Training Handler's Course for Detection and Patrol within three (3) months of entrance into the position.

• Current State of Hawaii Guard Registration card.

• Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations.

• Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years experience in law enforcement, firefighting, or security, preferably in a comparable organization.

• Experience to demonstrate the following:

o Ability to speak, read, write and understand English both orally and in writing and the ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and concerns.

o Ability to write accurate and complete reports.

• Prior dog handling experience with law enforcement, federal, or private organization in detection and patrol preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet