K9 Handler

Constellis•Miami, FL

About The Position

The K9 Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. Before mobilizing 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 caring for and maintaining the assigned canine. The canine must be allowed to live inside the employee’s adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence, which is subject to recurring inspections. The work may take place in a busy training environment or in the field, with frequent interruptions. It requires frequent outdoor work 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-upon schedule; nights, weekends, and holidays are required, and schedules vary. Travel may also be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Have one to two years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
Be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN), a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for an airport badge within four to six weeks of employment.
Have adequate transportation to transport the assigned canine and crate inside the vehicle to and from the assigned work location; the transportation must have operational climate control.
Be able to pass and maintain the applicable contract testing and certifications for the program within four to six weeks of employment.
Have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record for the last three years.
Have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or a valid U.S. passport in addition to a valid driver’s license.
Have effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
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 constantly use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Provide the assigned canine with an adequate, indoor, climate-controlled living area at the employee’s residence, which is subject to recurring inspections.

Responsibilities

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