K9 Handler

Constellis • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

The K9 Handler screens cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The role requires completion of a minimum four-to-eight-week team training course and certification before mobilization to the assigned location. The Handler performs cargo-screening duties with a trained working dog, maintains the dog's care and training records, and keeps required job-related certifications and security clearances current. The assigned canine must 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 and exposure to outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather. The role may also 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 Handler 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.
• 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) 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 have 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 to 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 an adequate indoor, climate-controlled residence for the assigned canine and permit recurring inspections of the canine's living area.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CCSP-related training to search cargo and identify threats.
• Perform authorized representative duties involving X-ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed.
• Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog.
• Maintain training records.
• Provide care for and maintain the assigned canine.
• Maintain all job-related certifications and 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