Commercial K9 Handler - Alabama

GLOBAL K9 PROTECTION GROUP LLC•Auburn, AL

26d•$35

About The Position

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate job title here to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team. Summary: Must have a dependable personal vehicle to transport yourself and your canine to and from various client locations. The working canine will reside with you in your home when not working. Operate/utilize your canine in accordance with (IAW) Statements of Work (SOW) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The handler must know how to properly secure, handle, transport and account for canine training aid material as well as effectively document all canine training to meet company standards.

Requirements

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
Design - Demonstrates attention to detail
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Interpersonal Skills – Is able to foster cooperation with the client and GK9PG staff; focus on resolving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality. Gets along well with others
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; is able to read and interpret written information
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time
Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed
Be able to create, maintain and prepare records and reports
Perform tasks with minimal oversight
Identify problems, suggest solutions and respond to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight

Nice To Haves

Having own explosives detection floppy eared K9 with calm demeanor and ability to work in highly stimulating and/or distracting environments.

Responsibilities

Partnering with a trained Dynamic Detection Canine to conduct searches in/at assigned client sites including corporate buildings, loading docks, delivery vehicles, open areas and/or other situations as needed
Ensures proper up to date record keeping of assigned canine’s vaccinations and vet visits on ‘Handler SharePoint’ with the addition of uploading monthly preventatives on GlobalView
Providing Canine Welfare for assigned canines in accordance with company standards, federal/state laws and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
Assisting and liaising effectively with the client’s security manager, law enforcement agencies, security personnel, and local partners or their representatives
Being available for incident/emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations, which includes weekends, holidays, nights, and overnights
Following standard operating procedures when conducting and performing operational searches
Following established training protocols and company directives in the utilization of canines
Properly utilizing canine equipment to include safety equipment for canines
Being comfortable interacting with clients, staff, administrators, and the public
Being responsible for maintaining weekly training records on GlobalView to maintain certification
Being responsible for safekeeping, shelter, and conservation of assigned canine
Completing all required daily tasks, accountability of client issued materials, and daily logs
Maintain 100% accountability of assigned low explosives and document monthly inventory on GlobalView