Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed)

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES•Tacoma, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed) helps ensure the security and safety of client shopping mall locations by conducting searches for explosives with an assigned detection canine. The handler operates the canine according to program requirements, provides alarm resolution services 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 maintaining canine proficiency and annual certifications, caring for the canine’s daily health and welfare, and providing basic canine emergency first aid when necessary. The handler also maintains issued equipment and uniforms, participates in scheduled training, and obtains and maintains required state security officer licenses. A vehicle is provided, including gas and maintenance. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with a stated pay rate of $32.50 and a monthly canine stipend and daily canine care and maintenance pay. Pay may vary based on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 while working with an explosives detection canine.
Operate the canine in accordance with the program 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 professional and effective verbal and written communication with clients and company management.
Provide customer-focused service while maintaining a professional image and demeanor.
Accommodate last-minute shift or post changes to meet client requirements.
Maintain canine proficiency in accordance with contract policies and procedures and keep required annual certifications current.
Maintain the assigned canine’s day-to-day health and welfare and provide basic canine emergency first aid when necessary.
Properly maintain issued equipment and uniforms.
Participate in scheduled canine training events.
Obtain and maintain applicable state security officer licensing requirements.