K9 Handler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Ability to obtain licensing form Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a detection canine handler and/or trainer
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Experience in management of human resource issues at the supervisor level
• Work experience demonstrating the ability to train in passive response (final response is a sit)
• Must possess one or more of the following: Service in any military branch (including Guard and Reserve); Law enforcement role, with a completed accredited Law Enforcement Academy (Municipal/State/Federal); Municipal or federal correctional officer, including attending a full-time accredited LE/Corrections Academy (must have enforcement responsibilities)
• Computer skills and knowledge to use Microsoft Word and Excel programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the herding breed and sporting breed
• Knowledge of Operant Conditioning and Classical Conditioning
• Knowledge of, and ability to handle, high and low explosives
• Possess basic knowledge of canine health and well being
• Possess adequate living environment to allow for the proper exercise and training of the canine
• Have access to reliable transportation sufficient to allow the safe transportation of the canine to and from work
• Willingness and ability to be available for incident/emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations, which includes various days and hours (10 to 15% travel is expected)
• Must possess a working smartphone capable of receiving/accepting voice mails, and a computer to enable you to set-up and access MSA Security company email

Nice To Haves

• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Prior civilian or military K9 handler experience
• Completion of a full military handler course
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct explosives detection training of active and new EDC canines/handlers
• Develop and implement training programs related to explosive detection and proper search patterns
• Instruct canines/handlers how to detect explosives odor in an operational environment
• Teach canines/handlers proper search patterns to locate explosives in a multitude of search areas
• Conduct repetitive EDC operational training exercises
• Supervise MSA employees to ensure observance to MSA policies, and the adherence to client requirements
• Interact with EDC teams and clients locally, and regionally, in support of MSA contracts
• Ensures compliance with air cargo regulations and training requirements; design and implement internal audit methodologies; update training program to resolve deficiencies
• Maintains proper control of training records and materials
• Completes training reports of EDC teams
• Report training results and deficiencies to management; provide expert-level recommendations for go forward employment of trainers
• Maintains inventory of training aides stored at training facility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 4.923 hours bi-weekly
• Eight paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…