Regional Trainer

Constellis

About The Position

Regional Trainer will be responsible for overseeing the Handlers to ensure cargo screenings are done in compliance with TSA rules and regulations.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Minimum of five years of experience training canines and teams in explosive detection
Three years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment
Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment required
Must have adequate transportation to transport assigned Canine and Crate (inside the vehicle) to/from assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control
Must be able to pass the applicable Contract Testing and Certifications for the program within four to six weeks of employment; candidate must maintain the certification requirements
Demonstrated experience in solving unique training problems with detection dogs and team and knowledgeable of how to evaluate and apply canine training principles, conditioning and standards
Must have a valid Driver's License and a clear driving record for the last three years; must also be maintained during tenure of employment
Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Must be able to lift and carry various items weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and training to assigned Handlers and canines related to operational searches and training
Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables as required for assigned Canine Teams
Schedule and conduct reoccurring train teams for recertification’s and remedial, sustainment, and advancement training
Provide temporary certified Handler duties as required for the program
Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify explosive threats
Perform temporary Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog as required for the program
Responsible for maintaining training records, care, and maintenance of assigned certified canine. The assigned canine must be permitted to live inside the employee’s residence.  The employee’s residence must be adequate, indoor, and climate-controlled for the canine.  The canine living area at the employee’s residence is subject to reoccurring inspections.
Develop and follow established training protocols in accordance with statements of work and standard operating procedures
Arrange operational exercises in order to replicate real life operational scenarios and enable canines to work independently in high population density environments with people moving to and from mass transit environments
Transport, secure, and account for canine training aids, equipment, company vehicles, canine trailers, company assets, and resources
Assist when needed in instruction of new Handlers and Trainers
Must maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances
Must be willing to operate company vehicle
Travel of up to 70% to contract locations Nationwide
Other duties as assigned