K9 Handler

Constellis • Dulles, VA

2d

About The Position

The K9 Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations and performs handler duties while commanding a trained working dog. The role requires a minimum four- to eight-week team training course and certification before mobilization to the assigned location. The handler maintains training records, cares for and maintains the assigned canine, and keeps all job-related certifications and security clearances current. The canine must be allowed to live indoors in the employee’s adequate, 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 exposure to outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The handler may also be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Hours follow the customer’s agreed-upon schedule and may include nights, weekends, and holidays; schedules may vary, and travel may be required. During on-site training, the handler must be willing to operate a company vehicle. Other duties may be assigned.

Compensation is listed as $26–$28 per hour, with a Moyock rate of $15 per hour.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship held for at least three years before the application date.
• One to two years of documented experience handling a detection dog in an operational environment.
• 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 transport the assigned canine and crate inside the vehicle to and from the assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control.
• Ability to pass the applicable contract testing and certifications for the program within four to six weeks of employment and maintain certification requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record for the last three years.
• 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 with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time and multiple priorities to 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 constantly use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

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.
• Care for and maintain the assigned canine, which must be housed indoors in an adequate, climate-controlled area at the employee’s residence; the residence is subject to recurring inspections.
• Maintain all job-related certifications and security clearances.
• Be willing to operate a company vehicle during on-site training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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