TheCanine Handler – Guard will provide on- and off-compound detection of explosive materials.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily maintenance training (i.e., performance and explosives detection) and maintain training records for assigned detection dogs.
Maintain the day-to-day health and welfare of assigned detection dogs.
Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment
Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed.
Required Qualifications:
All candidates must:
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract.
Meet all standards as required by the contract.
Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (current, active clearance preferred).
Must possess a NAPWDA certification or equivalent national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a working dog handler.
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a military or law enforcement dog handler that has occurred, in part, within the last (7) seven years.
Must possess a minimum of one (1) additional year of security-related experience. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed guard services that require skills similar to those of a security guard.
