Junior K9 Handler

Constellis • San Diego, CA

1d • $15 - $27

About The Position

The Junior Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations and completes a minimum 4–8-week team training course and certification before mobilization to the assigned location. The role involves searching cargo, identifying potential threats, conducting authorized representative duties related to X-ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection, and commanding a trained working dog. The handler maintains training records, the assigned certified canine’s care and training records, job-related certifications, and required security clearances. The canine must be allowed to live inside the employee’s adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence, which is subject to recurring inspections.

Work may take place in a busy training environment or in the field, with frequent interruptions. Frequent outdoor work in heat, cold, humidity, and other inclement weather is required. The work may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Hours follow the customer’s agreed schedule and may include nights, weekends, and holidays; schedules vary, and travel may be required. Company-vehicle operation may be required during on-site training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, held for at least three years before the application date.
• Ability to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for an airport badge within four to six weeks of employment.
• 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.
• Ability to pass applicable contract testing and program certifications within four to eight weeks of employment and maintain certification requirements.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Driver's license compliant with REAL ID standards, or a valid U.S. passport in addition to a valid driver's license.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities through completion.
• Problem-solving skills and an analytical thought process.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods in all weather conditions and intermittently sit, walk, run, climb, squat, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Must permit the assigned canine to live inside the employee’s adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence, which is subject to recurring inspections.
• Willingness to work variable customer-dictated schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify potential threats.
• Conduct authorized representative duties involving 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 training records, care, and maintenance of the assigned certified canine.
• 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