Cargo Screening K9 Handler SDF

GLOBAL K9 PROTECTION GROUP LLC•Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is hiring a full-time Cargo Screening K9 Handler to conduct explosive and other hazardous-material screening operations with a trained Explosive Detection Canine. The handler is responsible for the assigned canine’s housing, care, maintenance, and welfare, as well as keeping administrative records for work and training. The role requires completing a TSA third-party Canine Handler Certification before starting work and completing the Global K9 Solutions Explosive Detection Canine Cargo Handler Course. The course lasts eight weeks for candidates without prior experience and four weeks for experienced canine detection dog handlers; training takes place in Opelika, Alabama. A pathway to direct hire may be available depending on the canine review and certification from a recognized training course. The posting describes duties generally and notes that employees may sometimes be asked to perform duties beyond their normal responsibilities.

Requirements

Be a citizen or national of the United States.
Be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment.
Have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
Possess a valid driver's license (Real ID) and reliable transportation.
Be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (TSA Pre-Check) through TSA.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
Be able to read, write, and understand English well enough to carry out written and oral instructions.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Exercise sound judgment in all areas of responsibility.
Maintain effective professional relationships with employees and outside individuals and agencies.
Be able to understand and successfully handle various operational issues.
Complete a TSA third-party Canine Handler Certification before starting work; the certification is provided by GK9PG.
Complete the Global K9 Solutions Explosive Detection Canine Cargo Handler Course.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a canine detection dog handler; the course is four weeks for experienced handlers and eight weeks for non-experienced candidates.
Certification from a recognized training course may support a pathway to direct hire, depending on canine review.

Responsibilities

Conduct screening operations for explosives and other hazardous materials while working with a trained Explosive Detection Canine.
Maintain administrative records for work and training.
Provide for the housing, care, maintenance, and welfare of the assigned canine.
Perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.