Junior K9 Handler

Constellis • Phoenix, VA

5d

About The Position

The Junior Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. Before mobilizing to an assigned location, the employee must complete a minimum 4–8-week team training course and certification. The role includes commanding a trained working dog and maintaining the assigned certified canine’s training records, care, and maintenance. The canine must be permitted to live inside the employee’s adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence, which is subject to recurring inspections.

Work may take place in busy training environments or in the field, 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. Hours are dictated by the customer’s agreed-upon schedule and may include nights, weekends, and holidays; schedules vary, and travel may be required. The employee must be willing to operate a company vehicle during on-site training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, held for at least three years before the application date.
• Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for an airport badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• Must have adequate transportation to transport the assigned canine and crate inside the vehicle to and from the assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control.
• Must pass applicable contract testing and program certifications within four to eight weeks of employment and maintain the certification requirements.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• The driver’s 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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and multiple priorities through completion.
• Problem-solving skills and an analytical thought process.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods in all weather conditions and intermittently sit, walk, run, climb, squat, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Must constantly use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must permit the assigned canine to live inside the employee’s residence; the canine’s living area must be adequate, indoor, and climate-controlled, and is subject to recurring inspections.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays according to the customer’s schedule; work hours vary and travel may be required.
• Must be willing to operate a company vehicle during on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify potential threats.
• Conduct 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.
• Maintain the care and upkeep of the assigned certified canine and its training records; keep the canine inside an adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence subject to recurring inspections.
• Maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances.
• Operate a company vehicle during on-site training when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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