Armed K9 Officer

at  Allied Universal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Valid NC Firearms Carry Permit and Valid NC Armed Guard license - Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years in one or more of the following:
• Service in any military branch (including Guard and Reserve)
• Law enforcement role, with a completed accredited Law Enforcement Academy (Municipal/State/Federal)
• Municipal or federal correctional officer, including attending a full-time accredited LE/Corrections Academy (must have enforcement responsibilities)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• Highly organized and able to keep management on track with required information available at all times
• Proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology including PDAs, Nextel phones/pagers, mail merges, Access databases, Outlook, and Internet applications
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
• Outstanding oral and written interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in dual purpose (patrol/detection) K9 handling
• A combination of formal education, training, and skills possessed by an individual with related coursework and practical work experience in security, military and/or the law enforcement industry

• Deploy and patrol with K9 at assigned work sites
• Conduct routine and prescribed searches utilizing the K9
• Maintain K9 Team training standards
• Administrative duties, such as but not limited to, cost tracking, accident/incident reports, daily activity logs, training logs, and vehicle maintenance logs
• Maintain an expansive and contemporary knowledge in K9 tactics
• Liaison with clients, senior corporate staff, and Allied Universal field management
• Develop and deliver K9 demonstrations to new clients and the general public
• National travel, as necessary
• Maintain K9 team certifications as required by Allied Universal®