Canine Security Officer

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Security Canine Officer!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

The Security Canine Officer will utilize a canine animal in the performance of his/her duties to provide a secure environment for patient care functions of the Medical Center by protecting patients, visitors and staff through the patrol of buildings, property and grounds. The Officer will respond to, evaluate and assist with mitigating any security related issues.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a minimum of two years of experience in law enforcement or public contract security, or one year of healthcare security experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of security/law enforcement canine handling is preferred.

License & Certification Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Special Police Commission through the City of Baltimore Police Department.
• Must attend training provided by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) as a Healthcare Security Officer when given the opportunity by the Medical Center to attend.
• Must successfully complete the canine handler course of instruction provided by Mercy Medical Center.
• Must have a valid Maryland Driver's License, or a valid driver's license from a neighboring state jurisdiction (PA, DC), if this is their permanent primary residence.
  
  Note:
  
  Employee is not permitted to have a suspended or revoked Maryland License on file even if their home state license for their primary residence is valid, i.e. valid in Pennsylvania while revoked in Maryland.

Other Requirements:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Word Power Point Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Meditech (if applicable to position)
  • Epic (if applicable to position)
  • Performance Manager/Net Learning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other people.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be knowledgeable in Safety and Security duties and the use of Safety & Security equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the effective handling of a large canine dog.
• Investigations into criminal and non‑criminal matters. Written investigative reports and enter them into the computerized Incident Report System.
• Must have a working knowledge of and be able to operate the computerized access control system and how to enter or change employee access levels.
• Must have a working knowledge of the operation of the CCTV and digital recording system and be capable of retrieving data upon request.
• Must attend training by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) when offered by Mercy Medical Center. In order to become certified, the officer must pass an examination administered by the IAHSS. Officer(s) who fail the initial certification examination will be able to retest at…