Junior K9 Handler

Constellis • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Junior Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. Before mobilization to an assigned location, the handler must complete a minimum four-to-eight-week team training course and certification. The role includes commanding a trained working dog and maintaining the dog's care, training records, and certifications. The assigned canine must live inside the employee's adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence, which is subject to recurring inspections.

Work conditions may range from a busy training environment to fieldwork, with frequent interruptions. Work may take place outdoors in inclement weather, including heat, cold, and humidity, and may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Work hours follow the customer's agreed schedule and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules vary, and travel may be required. The employee may need to operate a company vehicle during on-site training.

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 program certifications within four to eight weeks of employment and maintain certification requirements.
• Have a valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record. The license must meet 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 skills and the ability to manage time and 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 and intermittently sit, walk, run, climb, squat, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Be able to use hands and fingers constantly to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Provide an adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence for the assigned canine, subject to recurring inspections.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify potential threats.
• Perform authorized representative duties related to X-ray, physical searches, and explosive trace detection as needed.
• Perform Junior Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog.
• Maintain training records and care for and maintain the assigned certified canine.
• Keep job-related certifications and security clearances current.
• Operate a company vehicle during on-site training as needed.
• Transport the assigned canine and crate to and from the assigned work location.

What This Job Offers

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