Security Canine Handler

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; Sur place; CAD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel) is seeking a dedicated K-9 Handler to oversee the care, handling and development of the working dog(s) stationed at the mall.

You will patrol all areas with the canine, screen for suspicious materials and provide public-facing security assistance. The role requires housing the dog, security licensing, first aid/CPR, and willingness to travel for training as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to house assigned dog at home during non-working hours.
• Experience in security, K-9 handling, search and rescue service or related role.
• Willingness to attend animal training and development courses; stay physically fit.
• Post-secondary education in policing and security is an asset.
• Team player with previous responsibility-driven work history.
• Possess SSIA security license, class 5 driver’s license, and first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Patrol all areas of West Edmonton Mall with the canine to detect suspicious materials.
• Handle the working dog during searches of tenants, vehicles, packages, and areas.
• Perform public relations duties, appearances and protocol interviews as required.
• Document training, development and activities in handler logs and reports.
• Provide housing and daily care for the service dog, plus training and veterinary needs.
• Monitor facilities for hazards and follow security procedures during events.
• Investigate calls for service and conduct criminal/non-criminal investigations.
• Engage guests and employees as a security-focused customer service agent.
• Perform other security agent duties as required.

Connaissances

K-9 handling

Security license

Driver's license

First aid

CPR

Public relations

Formation

Policing and security background

Description du poste

Your Career Adventure Awaits!

The K-9 Handler will be responsible for the on-going care, handling, utilization, and development of the working dog(s) at West Edmonton Mall.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patrolling all areas of West Edmonton with working Canine to detect and screen suspicious and unauthorized materials.
• Handling the working dog while performing appropriate searches on suspicious materials or areas including but not limited to: tenant spaces, vehicles, packages, garbage cans, lockers, etc.
• Performing public relations duties, appearances, and interviews as per response protocols.
• Documenting all training, development and activities in the handler logs and required reports.
• Providing appropriate housing for the service dog during off hours and ensuring the service dog has appropriate daily care, on-going training and development, exercise, nutrition, attention, and veterinary attention as required.
• Constantly monitoring facilities, including attending special events, for all types of hazards and/or potentially dangerous situations and follow policies, procedures and protocols that exist to address the hazards or dangerous situations.
• Investigating all calls for service from guests, tenants, employees or interested stakeholders by conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Engaging guests, tenants and employees as a customer service agent and provide the appropriate level of service that the circumstances dictate.
• Performing other security agent duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Must be able to house assigned dog at own home during non-working hours.
• Experience in a role relating to security, K-9 handling, search and rescue service or a related role.
• Completion or willingness to attend required animal training and development courses, seminars and programs and must enjoy a position that keeps you on the move and be physically fit.
• Post-secondary education in policing and security or formal training in security measures or practices are definite assets to the position.
• Previous committed working experience in a position with responsibility and an emphasis on teamwork.
• Must be in possession of a Security license in compliance with the (SSIA), hold a valid class 5 driver’s license and be certified in first aid and CPR or be willing to obtain required certification.
• Applicants with previous experience in a security, military, or protection-based position are encouraged to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to complete a position-related written exam.

Terms Of Employment

• This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability including rotating shifts Monday through Sunday and on call.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
• Must be willing to attend multiple weeks of training with a travel requirement.
• Must hold a valid Passport for training within the USA.

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