Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed)
About The Position
The Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed) helps ensure the security and safety of client shopping mall locations by searching for explosives with an assigned explosives detection canine. This full-time position is non-exempt and pays $32.50 per hour, with pay subject to variation based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. GardaWorld also offers a monthly canine stipend and daily canine care and maintenance pay. A vehicle, including gas and maintenance, is provided. Travel and teleworking are not required. The handler operates the canine in accordance with program policies, performs alarm resolution as needed, and works with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to carry out security plans and procedures. The role requires professional communication, a customer-service-focused approach, flexibility for last-minute shift or post changes, and maintenance of canine proficiency, certifications, equipment, uniforms, and the canine’s day-to-day health and welfare. The handler participates in scheduled canine training and may provide basic canine emergency first aid. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass criminal background checks including drug testing, hold state Security Guard and Firearms licenses, be able to house and care for the canine at their residence, and read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently. The work may involve challenging weather and other environmental exposures, as well as physical activities such as standing, climbing, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 49 pounds.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass criminal background checks, including drug testing.
- Must possess state Security Guard and Firearms licensure.
- Must be able to house and care for the canine in the handler’s personal residence.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Legally own and possess a Washington-registered approved Glock 9mm or Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 semiautomatic pistol.
- Prior law enforcement or military canine handling experience.
- Prior body-borne or person-borne canine handling experience.
- Willingness and availability for standby duty.
Responsibilities
- Search client shopping mall locations for explosives with an assigned explosives detection canine.
- Operate the canine according to program requirements and perform alarm resolution services as needed.
- Coordinate with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to execute client security plans and procedures.
- Maintain effective, professional verbal and written communication with clients and company management.
- Provide customer-focused service and maintain a professional image and demeanor.
- Adapt to last-minute shift or post changes to meet client requirements.
- Maintain canine proficiency and required annual certifications in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
- Maintain the assigned canine’s day-to-day health and welfare and provide basic canine emergency first aid when necessary.
- Maintain issued equipment and uniforms.
- Participate in scheduled canine training events.
- Obtain and maintain applicable state security officer licensing requirements.
Benefits
- Vehicle provided, including gas and maintenance.
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Monthly canine stipend.
- Daily canine care and maintenance pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
