Junior K9 Handler

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Handler willbe responsible for screening cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The Junior Handler willbe required to complete a 4-8-weeks minimum team training course and certification prior to mobilization to the assigned location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo andidentify potentialthreats

• Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection as needed

• Perform Junior Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog

• Responsible formaintaining training records

• Responsible formaintaining 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.

• Mustmaintain all job-related certifications andrequired security clearances

• Must be willing tooperate company vehicle (during on-site training)

• Work conditions can vary from a busy training environment to fieldwork, both subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent work outsideand ininclement weather conditions isrequired, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Work hours will be dictated by the customers agreed upon schedule. Nights, weekends, and holiday hours will berequired, and the work schedule will vary. Travel may also berequired
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship isrequired

• Must have held citizenship for a minimum of three years prior to date of application

• Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment

• Must be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment

• Must be able to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for Airport Badge within four to six weeks of employment

• 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 eight weeks of employment; candidate mustmaintain the certification requirements

• Must have a valid USdriverslicense and satisfactory driver record.

• Driverslicense must be compliant with REAL ID standards orpossessa valid U.S. passport in addition to a validdriverslicense.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• 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 carryvarious items weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires standing forlong 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 oroperate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms