Security Officer Armed III - Security

Join Maury Regional Health as a Security Officer Armed III – K-9 Officer and utilize your security expertise, specialized K-9 handling skills, and commitment to protecting others to maintain a safe and secure healthcare environment. Partner with a highly trained K-9 to enhance security operations, respond to potential threats, and safeguard patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property while advancing our mission of delivering Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

Location
Maury Regional Medical Center

1224 Trotwood Ave

Columbia, TN 38401

Shift

Full-Time
7 days every two weeks

Job Summary

The Security Officer Armed III – K-9 Officer provides specialized security services through the effective deployment, handling, and care of a hospital-provided K-9 partner. In addition to performing the responsibilities of a Security Officer Armed II, this position conducts security patrols, responds to potential threats, and supports emergency preparedness to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The K-9 Officer is responsible for the ongoing care, training, readiness, and safe operation of the assigned K-9 in accordance with established departmental standards and procedures. This role supports hospital-wide security initiatives by combining professional security expertise with specialized K-9 capabilities to enhance protection and promote a safe healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized security patrols of hospital buildings, grounds, parking areas, and designated facilities with an assigned K-9 partner to identify potential threats, deter criminal activity, and maintain a secure environment.
• Handle, deploy, and maintain control of the hospital-provided K-9 in a safe, professional, and effective manner while following established departmental policies, training standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide daily care for the assigned K-9, including feeding, grooming, exercise, health monitoring, and maintaining appropriate living and working conditions to support the animal's well-being and operational readiness.
• Participate in ongoing K-9 training, proficiency exercises, and readiness evaluations to maintain effective handling techniques, operational capabilities, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and potentially dangerous situations while protecting patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property through appropriate security and K-9 response procedures.
• Collaborate with Security leadership and hospital personnel, maintain accurate incident and K-9 activity documentation, and support departmental security operations, including facility access control, safety monitoring, and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Security Armed Guard Certification through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance within 90 Days of Hire (Required)
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification if Employed as a Law Enforcement Officer in Tennessee (Required, if applicable)
• 1 Year of Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Investigative Experience (Required)
• Previous K-9 Experience (Preferred)

Why Maury Regional Health

Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee! Benefit-eligible positions include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer-matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career advancement navigation opportunities
• Adoption assistance services
• Financial planning programs

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.