Security Officer K9 at Banner Health Phoenix, AZ

Salón Večná kráska; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Security Officer K9 to patrol hospital facilities and grounds with a trained canine, ensuring safety for patients, visitors and staff. The role involves rapid emergency response, incident reporting, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position includes day shifts (3×12-hour) and optional night shifts with differential; responsibilities extend to K9 care, log maintenance, and escorting personnel while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Complete Banner Health approved K9 training program within three months.
• NPCA Handler certification within 12 months, renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and provide safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Patrol facilities with K9 to enforce parking regulations and monitor traffic.
• Investigate incidents, complete written reports, and maintain logs.
• Operate alarm systems, escort patients and staff, assist with room searches.
• Maintain professional appearance and meet safety/competency requirements.
• Complete annual defensive tactics, pepper spray, and crisis intervention training.
• Orient new officers and assist investigations on special projects.
• Provide daily care for the K9, including feeding, exercising, grooming, and kennel maintenance.
• Report to Security Supervisor and coordinate with internal staff and law enforcement.

Skills

Three years of security experience

Ability to meet physical requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

K9 training program within three months of hire

NPCA Handler certification within 12 months

Tools

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Job Overview

Security Officer K9 – Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ. This position requires patrol of facilities and grounds with a trained canine, emergency response, and security support for patients, visitors, and staff.

Shift and Schedule

Day shift (3 × 12‑hour shifts and 1 half‑day per week). Night shift positions are also available with an 18% differential for hours between 7pm and 7am.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations and provide safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Patrol facilities and grounds with the K9 to maintain a safer environment, enforce parking regulations, and monitor traffic.
• Investigate incidents, complete written reports, and maintain accurate logs of security activities and K9 training records.
• Operate and maintain alarm systems, perform pick‑ups from departments, escort patients and staff, and assist clinical staff with room searches and patient restraint when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to all safety and competency requirements throughout the shift.
• Complete defensive tactics, OC pepper spray, and non‑violent crisis intervention training annually.
• Support the supervisor by orienting new officers, assisting investigations, and participating in special projects.
• Provide daily care for the K9, including feeding, exercising, grooming, medical care, and kennel maintenance.
• Report directly to the Security Supervisor or manager/director and interact with internal staff and external law‑enforcement agencies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Banner Health approved K9 training program within three months of hire.
• National Police Canine Association (NPCA) Handler certification within 12 months, renewing annually.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility under the company auto insurance policy.
• Three years of progressively responsible security or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet specified physical requirements through a skills testing assessment.
• Proper facility and transportation for K9 care, including kennel storage.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (and Criminal History Affidavit for Banner Behavioral Health Hospital).
  Signature of K9 Conditions Agreement, Education Loan Agreement, and Promissory Note upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a health‑care setting.
• Experience as a law‑enforcement, military, or security K9 officer.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.