Security Canine Handler

Job summary

The K-9 Handler is responsible for patrolling West Edmonton Mall with a working dog to detect suspicious materials and ensure facility safety. They must also conduct investigations, provide customer service, and maintain detailed logs of all activities and training.

Job details

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. © Copyright 2024 | 8882 170 St NW Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2

What you’ll do

The K-9 Handler is responsible for patrolling West Edmonton Mall with a working dog to detect suspicious materials and ensure facility safety. They must also conduct investigations, provide customer service, and maintain detailed logs of all activities and training.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid security license, a class 5 driver's license, and the ability to house the assigned dog at their home. Previous experience in security, military, or protection-based roles is highly preferred, along with physical fitness and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Veterinary care support • Training and development programs

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• K-9 handling
• Security patrolling
• Criminal investigation
• Customer service
• First aid
• CPR
• Report writing
• Public relations
• Risk assessment
• Animal care
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Training And Development
• Patrolling
• Security Clearance
• Investigation
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Canine Handler
• Animal Trainer
• Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
• Animal Trainers