Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The K9 Security Officer provides a proactive and visible security presence within the hospital environment while working alongside a trained patrol canine. The primary focus of this role is to deter disorderly conduct, unauthorized access, and other disruptive behavior on hospital property through patrol and observation. This role helps maintain a safe and secure environment for hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine foot patrols of hospital buildings, entrances, parking areas, and surrounding grounds with a trained K9 partner.

• Serve as a visible deterrent to disruptive behavior, trespassing, and other security-related concerns.

• Respond to security incidents such as disturbances, unauthorized persons, or policy violations.

• Monitor and report on activity in sensitive or restricted areas.

• Document all incidents, observations, and K9 activity in daily reports.

• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during interactions with the public, staff, and individuals exhibiting problematic behavior.

• Follow all hospital policies and security protocols.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

• Preferred:

  • Previous work in a healthcare or institutional security setting.

  • Familiarity with basic report writing and incident documentation.

  • Prior experience in security, military, or law enforcement preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Professional and authoritative presence.

• Strong observational and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to remain composed in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.

• Capable of working independently and making decisions within the scope of hospital security procedures.

• Physically able to stand, walk, and handle a working dog for extended periods.

• Basic knowledge of canine behavior and care.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor patrols in varying weather conditions.

• Shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Potential exposure to tense or disruptive situations requiring calm, non-physical intervention.

Company Description

Elite Security Service and Solutions, is a highly professional private security firm based on a quality-based, results oriented approach to security with a known reputation as a leader in the industry. We specialize in providing innovative, customized, and cost-effective solutions to our client's security concerns. Since founding Elite Security Services and Solutions, LLC, we have held to a very simple philosophy: exceptional service to our customers to keep our customers. We want to ensure that these relationships continue well into the future. We at Elite Security believe that we are successful because of the individual contributions made by each of our employees. We are looking for skilled individuals who have the ability and commitment to deliver the finest services available to our customers to join our GROWING company.

If YOU are a dynamic leader with a passion for service excellence and would like to be an integral part of our success, please consider joining our team.

Company Description

Elite Security Service and Solutions, is a highly professional private security firm based on a quality-based, results oriented approach to security with a known reputation as a leader in the industry. We specialize in providing innovative, customized, and cost-effective solutions to our client's security concerns. Since founding Elite Security Services and Solutions, LLC, we have held to a very simple philosophy: exceptional service to our customers to keep our customers. We want to ensure that these relationships continue well into the future. We at Elite Security believe that we are successful because of the individual contributions made by each of our employees. We are looking for skilled individuals who have the ability and commitment to deliver the finest services available to our customers to join our GROWING company. \r\n\r\nIf YOU are a dynamic leader with a passion for service excellence and would like to be an integral part of our success, please consider joining our team.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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