Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time positions available for all shifts, including weekends/holidays.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $32/hour. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. GardaWorld Federal Services offers a competitive hourly wage, monthly canine stipend, and daily canine care and maintenance pay.
Expected hours: 15-25 hours per week
Benefits: Health insurance
Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required)
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS Job Summary: The Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of client locations by conducting thorough searches for explosives alongside a GWFS explosives detection canine.
Duties/Responsibilities: - The EDC Handler will be paired with a GWFS explosives detection canine and will search for explosives at client location(s).
- The EDC Handler shall operate canine in accordance with TSA CCSP-K9 program and perform alarm resolution services as needed.
- The EDC Handler shall liaise with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to properly execute client security plans and procedures.
- The EDC Handler shall maintain professional, effective verbal and written communication with client and GWFS management.
- The EDC Handler shall adhere to a customer service focused mission.
- The EDC Handler shall maintain a professional image and demeanor and possess high quality customer service skills.
- The EDC Handler shall be flexible to handle last-minute shift changes and/or post changes to meet client requirements.
- The EDC Handler shall complete the 4-week, paid canine training course in Summit Point, WV, and successfully complete TSA 3PK9 certification and nationally recognized third-party canine certification.
- The EDC Handler shall maintain canine proficiency in accordance with GWFS policies and procedures and maintain TSA 3PK9 requirements and third-party certification annual requirements.
- The EDC Handler shall maintain day-to-day health and welfare of GWFS assigned canine and perform basic canine emergency first-aid, if necessary.
- The EDC Handler shall properly maintain all GWFS issued equipment and uniforms.
- The EDC Handler shall participate in GWFS scheduled canine training events.
- The EDC Handler shall obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements.
- The position is unarmed and carrying of firearm, in the performance of GWFS assigned work, is prohibited.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience: - Must be a US citizen.
- Must pass criminal background checks including drug testing.
- A minimum of one year of olfactory detection handler experience.
- Weekend/Holiday/Evening availability.
Preferred Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience: - Law Enforcement and/or military background.
- Standby duty willingness and availability.
Work Environment: Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Physical Requirements: Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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