Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed)

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC•Livermore, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed) plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of client shopping mall locations by conducting thorough searches for explosives alongside an explosives detection canine. The EDC Handler will be paired with an explosives detection canine and will search for explosives at client shopping mall location(s). The EDC Handler shall operate canine in accordance with the program and perform alarm resolution services as needed. The EDC Handler shall liaise with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to properly execute client security plans and procedures. The EDC Handler shall maintain professional, effective verbal and written communication with client and company management. The EDC Handler shall adhere to a customer service focused mission. The EDC Handler shall maintain a professional image and demeanor and possess high quality customer service skills. The EDC Handler shall be flexible to handle last-minute shift changes and/or post changes to meet client requirements. The EDC Handler shall maintain canine proficiency in accordance with contract policies and procedures and maintain required annual certifications. The EDC Handler shall maintain day-to-day health and welfare of assigned canine and perform basic canine emergency first-aid, if necessary. The EDC Handler shall properly maintain all issued equipment and uniforms. The EDC Handler shall participate in scheduled canine training events. The EDC Handler shall obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
Must pass criminal background checks including drug testing.
Must possess California State Armed Security and Firearms License.
Must possess California Baton Permit
Must possess California OC/Pepper Spray Permit
Must possess handcuffing OR MDTS certification
Must have the ability to house and care for the canine in your personal residence.

Nice To Haves

Legally own and possess a California registered approved Glock 9mm or Sig Sauer P320 semiautomatic pistol.
Prior law enforcement or military canine handling experience.
Prior body-borne or person-borne canine handling experience.
Standby duty willingness and availability.

Responsibilities

Search for explosives at client shopping mall location(s) with an explosives detection canine.
Operate canine in accordance with the program and perform alarm resolution services.
Liaise with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to execute client security plans.
Maintain professional, effective verbal and written communication with client and company management.
Adhere to a customer service focused mission.
Maintain a professional image and demeanor with high quality customer service skills.
Be flexible to handle last-minute shift changes and/or post changes.
Maintain canine proficiency in accordance with contract policies and procedures and maintain required annual certifications.
Maintain day-to-day health and welfare of assigned canine and perform basic canine emergency first-aid.
Properly maintain all issued equipment and uniforms.
Participate in scheduled canine training events.
Obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements.