K9 Handler

Constellis • San Diego, CA

1d • $30 - $32

About The Position

The Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The role requires completion of a minimum 4–8 week team training course and certification before mobilization to the assigned location. Pay is $30–$32 per hour, with a stated Moyock rate of $15 per hour.

The Handler commands a trained working dog and performs cargo-screening duties, including authorized X-ray, physical search, and trace-detection activities as needed. The Handler maintains training records, required certifications and security clearances, and is responsible for the care and maintenance of 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.

Work may take place in busy training environments or in the field, with frequent interruptions and outdoor work in heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather. Work hours follow the customer’s agreed schedule and may include nights, weekends, and holidays; schedules may vary. Travel may be required. The Handler may also need to operate a company vehicle during on-site training.

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 a detection dog in an operational environment.
• 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 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 applicable contract testing and program certifications within four to six weeks of employment and maintain certification requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record for the last three years.
• Have a driver’s license compliant with REAL ID standards or possess 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.
• Complete a minimum 4–8 week team training course and certification before mobilization to the assigned location.
• Be willing to work variable hours that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify threats.
• Conduct 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.
• Care for and maintain the assigned canine, which must be permitted to live inside the employee’s adequate, indoor, climate-controlled residence; the canine living area is 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed