Creation Museum Public Safety Officer K9 Handler

Job Title: Public Safety K9 Handler

Job Location: Creation Museum, Petersburg, KY 41080

Position Type: Full Time

Public Safety K9 Handlers are responsible for the overall safety and security of properties owned by Answers in Genesis.

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Perform general security patrols of all ministry properties.
• Proficiently operate all Department of Public Safety (DPS) equipment, including weapons, patrol vehicles and computer-related systems.
• Operate facility alarm systems, fire systems and all electronically operated security systems, including manually and electronically shutting down and opening facilities and monitoring all alarm activity.
• Know and assist in the implementation of all departmental policies and procedures, including (but not limited to) phone, radio, vehicle, weapons, medical, operational and general departmental SOPs.
• Learn and operate all dispatch center related equipment and procedures so that this officer can “stand in” as a console operator.
• Oversee/manage the process of key issuing and general access control management.
• Know and employ company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Build partnerships with outside agencies, including but not limited to local and federal law enforcement, emergency response agencies such as local fire departments and medical response agencies, departments of homeland security, the state justice cabinet and police training center, local security groups and security/law enforcement societies.
• Prepare and give presentations to the department, management and security and law enforcement related groups.
• Assist the supervisory group with organizing departmental functions and events.
• Maintain the parking permit database and appropriately issue and log permits.
• Manage current events with regard to operations, museum events and ministry business for the purpose of properly managing DPS operations.
• Provide directions to employees and patrons with regard to security and safety related matters.
• Provide security and related functions at security posts deemed necessary.
• Function as a traffic officer as needed.
• Oversee all safety and security related incidents. Act as a DPS liaison to all outside assisting agencies, internal departments, employees and management. Complete/conduct appropriate incident reporting processes.
• Conduct emergency evacuations as well as related drills and training.
• Conduct arrests and employ search and seizure procedures related to patrol work and in accordance with local, state and federal law.
• Act as first responder medical care provider in all medical related incidents.
• Determine severity level of all patients, determine appropriate medical support and provide necessary care.
• Stay current on all medical related certifications, including Basic First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• Proficiently operate and maintain all medical related equipment including medical gear and response equipment, vehicles and the department’s ATV.
• Monitor, maintain and re-supply medical supplies and gear appropriately.
• Complete incident reporting processes.
• Act as patient advocate in medical cases.
• Act as departmental and patient liaison to outside assisting agencies.
• Provide documentation to both patients and end point medical care providers as appropriate.
• Operate within the scope of all federal, state and company guidelines, rules, regulations and laws.
• Oversee the company’s HIPAA and OSHA compliance as well as all safety regulations.
• Know and employ company safety guidelines and supervise both patron and employee actions in regard to…