- FTE: 1
- Minimum Salary: 25.23
- Maximum Salary: 38.61
- Job Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage(HR)
Position is full time, 1.0 FTE, variable shift, 10 hours per week. Located onsite at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Under the general supervision of the Director, Security and Safety, provides for the Security of patients, visitors, and staff on the campus of Providence Alaska Medical Center. Canine officers are required to perform all duties of a security officer with the added responsibility of working a security service dog. Overall responsibility for assigned police service dog in accordance with Departmental policy and procedures. Respond to radio calls when and where the police dog's presence will further security operations goals and objectives. Provide for timely cover and assistance upon requests from other security officers. Maintain required standards of proficiency for their assigned dog through required training. Care for and maintain assigned dog. Provide for medical care and treatment of their assigned dog. Transports the dog to the veterinarian at any time such care and treatment is required. Prepare and submit to the Lead Security Officers all appropriate reports and logs pertinent to their daily, weekly, and monthly activities. Maintain physical appearance and standards as required by Department policy.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
- 3 years of experience as a security officer, or two (2) years’ experience working in healthcare security, or one (1) year experience as a police officer or security officer with accredited police/corrections academy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework/Training: K9 Handler
- Coursework/Training: Satisfactorily complete a PAMC approved K9 handler academy within 3 months of hire.
- K9 Handler
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Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at
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