Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed)

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

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 alongside an explosives detection canine. The handler operates the canine according to the program, 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 handler maintains canine proficiency and required annual certifications, oversees the assigned canine’s daily health and welfare, and provides basic canine emergency first aid if necessary. The role also involves maintaining issued equipment and uniforms, participating in scheduled canine training, and meeting state security officer licensing requirements. The handler must be flexible to accommodate last-minute shift or post changes and maintain a professional, customer-service-focused presence.

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 Tennessee-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 in accordance with program requirements and perform alarm-resolution services as needed.
Coordinate with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to execute security plans and procedures.
Communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients and company management.
Maintain a customer-service-focused approach, professional image, and professional demeanor.
Accommodate last-minute shift or post changes to meet client requirements.
Maintain canine proficiency according to contract policies and procedures and maintain required annual certifications.
Maintain the assigned canine’s day-to-day health and welfare and provide basic canine emergency first aid if necessary.
Properly maintain issued equipment and uniforms.
Participate in scheduled canine training events.
Obtain and maintain applicable state security officer licensing requirements.