Junior K9 Handler

Constellis • Miami, FL

2d

About The Position

The Junior K9 Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. Before mobilizing to an assigned location, the handler must complete a team training and certification course lasting approximately 4–8 weeks. The role includes commanding a trained working dog and maintaining the canine’s training records, care, and upkeep. The assigned canine must live indoors at the employee’s residence in an adequate, climate-controlled area, which is subject to recurring inspections.

The position involves work in both busy training environments and field settings, with frequent interruptions and regular outdoor work in inclement weather, including heat, cold, and humidity. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Work hours depend on the customer’s agreed schedule and vary; nights, weekends, and holidays are required. Travel may also be required.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and have held citizenship for at least three years before the application date.
• Be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment.
• Be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• Be able to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for an airport badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• Have adequate transportation to carry the assigned canine and crate inside the vehicle to and from the assigned work location; the vehicle must have operational climate control.
• Pass the applicable contract testing and certifications for the program within four to eight weeks of employment and maintain the required certifications.
• Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. The license must comply with REAL ID standards, or the employee must have a valid U.S. passport in addition to a valid driver’s license.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities through completion.
• Have problem-solving skills and an analytical thought process.
• Be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to stand for long periods in all weather conditions.
• Be able to intermittently sit, walk, run, climb, squat, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Be able to constantly use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Provide an adequate indoor, climate-controlled living area for the assigned canine at the employee’s residence and allow recurring inspections of that area.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify potential threats.
• Perform authorized representative duties related to X-ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection as needed.
• Perform Junior Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog.
• Maintain training records and the assigned certified canine’s care and maintenance.
• Maintain all job-related certifications and security clearances.
• Operate a company vehicle during on-site training, as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed