K-9 Handler

K-9 Handler Conway Medical Center • Security Conway, SC General Support Services Full Time, Varied, 80 Posted 03/31/2026 Req # 13110

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Security Director, the K-9 Handler will be responsible for security service duties through professional interactions with CMC patients, staff, and visitors. The K-9 Handler will perform a variety of duties to include but not limited to responding to calls, providing assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations, investigating and documenting safety hazards, incidents and criminal activity. The K-9 Handler mustplete a K-9 handler course and continual in-service training as required by security leadership.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience Previous law enforcement/security experience (particularly K-9 related) preferred. Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulatory regulations and guidelines related to Law Enforcement and/or private securityanizations. Licensure/Certification/Registration South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) certification as South Carolina Certified Private Security Officer required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform all security related tasks, ensuring life safety standards are maintained. Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious actions/events to the Security Shift Supervisor. Patrols assigned areas to provide security presence with or without K-9. Unlock buildings/doors after checking identification andpliance with policies; properly utilizes and maintains all issued and operated equipment. Observes activity and traffic in assigned areas to enforce CMC's policies and procedures. Assist with providing directions, escorts, and/or guest relations functions. Performs searchesmensurate with the K9's certification Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency and non-emergency situations and alarms calls, with or without K-9 partner as assigned. Uses good judgment to safely determine the alarm cause, takes appropriate action and/or provides proper assistance and directions in both situations Intercede in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques, K-9 partner intervention and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, visitor or staff situations. Physically managesbative, violent people without hesitation using techniques taught in required annual training. Maintain K-9 maintenance, handler training logs, and provides K-9 wellbeing and care while on and off duty. Provide a safe and secure environment for K-9 while off duty. The housing area and enclosure must be pre-approved by Security management/leadership. Provide leadership and assistance to the security department with K-9 during crowd control situations, serves as backup during room searches, and provides a force multiplier during riots and/or high stress situations. Participate along with the Security leadership, in liaison activities with industry peers and law enforcementmunity. Research best practices as it relates to K-9 program implementation and maintenance in healthcare settings. Attend regular training activities with K-9 team, ensuring ongoing certification. Operate security technology equipment such as personalputers, CCTV systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios. Train in relation to Hospital Emergency Incident Command System job roles. Investigate employee, visitor, and patientplaints; work cooperatively with local police departments and authorities. Complete detailed reports on incidents, thefts, losses. Always display exemplary core customer service skills. Consistently display effective verbalmunication skills. Complete other duties as assigned by department leadership.