United Nations Canine Handler

GLOBAL K9 PROTECTION GROUP LLC•New York, NY

2d•$36 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate United Nations Canine Handler to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team. The primary role is to guard and protect UNDC and the Condominium and its property against explosives, and to cooperate with Building Security personnel in case of emergencies. This includes conducting routine patrols, inspections, and investigations, screening authorized deliveries, and participating in evacuation and disaster recovery planning. The handler will support the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division, collaborate with executive leadership, and implement new processes to improve efficiency. They will also participate in crisis management planning and assist local emergency responders. Daily duties involve inspecting vehicles, packages, mail, and people before entry to the loading dock, assisting the loading dock security officer, and maintaining a visible presence at building entrances. The handler must be familiar with emergency procedures and evacuation plans, capable of instructing personnel, and conduct quarterly reviews of Post Orders and Rules of Conduct.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of five (5) years' presently active experience as a law enforcement agency K-9 Handler, OR retired law enforcement agency K-9 Handler, OR a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a United States Military K-9 Handler.
K-9 team must be certified to detect conventional and peroxide-based explosives in accordance with the standards of the North American Police Work Dog Association and the BATFE National Odor Recognition Test.
K-9 team must receive a minimum of fifty (50) hours documented K-9 Team specific annual/refresher training.
K-9 Handler must have experience working at a similar site.
Must have and maintain the physical capability to perform the tasks required of the job assignment and satisfy objective tests or criteria requiring physical exertion such as standing or walking for entire shift, climbing stairs, lifting, and carrying objects, and running.
Demonstrate the ability to read, write and converse in the English language.
Minimum equivalent of a high school diploma or GED in the United States.
K-9 Handlers must have submitted to and successfully passed a 10-panel drug screening test.
K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a Stanton Survey personality test or an equivalent thereof.
K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a background investigation, including a full and complete criminal records check, a full and complete fingerprint search, and comprehensive employment and education verification.
Criminal record checks shall include all jurisdictions in which the candidate has resided and worked.
K-9 Handlers must have submitted to an Employment History, to include a minimum of ten (10) years' employment history.
Prior to service hereunder, all K-9 Handlers must have submitted to a minimum of two (2) Neighborhood References.
K-9 Handlers must have submitted to character references verification.
Must be registered Security Guards as per the New York State Department of State "Security Guard Act of 1992."
Be a US citizen or have a valid US work permit.
Be free of a criminal background or record of conviction other than minor vehicle/traffic violations.
Be free of personal credit defaults within the past three (3) years without qualified disclosure satisfactory to UNDC and the Condominium.
Maintain good health and personal hygiene.
Possess ability to hear ordinary conversation.
Possess binocular vision corrective to 20/30 and be free of color blindness.
Have a United States high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Be at least twenty-two (22) years of age.

Nice To Haves

Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and development.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Company Ambassador and liaison with public.
Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems, and complaints.
Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports.
Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight.
Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking to effectively complete work in timely manner.
Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight.
Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Guard and protect UNDC and the Condominium and its property against explosives.
Cooperate with Building Security personnel in case of acts of terrorism, fire, theft, pilferage, malicious injury, damage, or destruction.
Conduct routine patrols, inspections, and investigations at UNDC and the Condominium.
Permit only authorized deliveries of items after proper screening.
Participate in trainings on evacuation planning and disaster recovery planning.
Support the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division.
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals.
Collaborate with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
Implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
Assist with operational administrative duties.
Participate in crisis management planning.
Assist local emergency responders with all medical and other building emergency conditions.
Carry out all daily duties as defined in K-9 Post Orders and as directed by management.
Inspect all vehicles, packages, mail, and people before allowing entrance to the Three United Nations Plaza loading dock.
Assist the loading dock security officer in the operation of the loading dock security barrier.
Maintain a visible presence at the entrances of One, Two, and Three United Nations Plaza at all times during shift.
Inspect all items intended to enter One, Two, and Three United Nations Plaza and The One United Nations Plaza Hotel.
Become and remain familiar with UNDC's and the Condominium's emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
Instruct UNDC and Condominium personnel, tenants, and visitors on how to evacuate the building during an emergency or training situation.
Conduct a quarterly review and update the Post Orders and Rules of Conduct.