Report to Location: Lanham, MD
Job Code: 165
Position Summary:American K-9 Detection Services, LLC is currently seeking to hire an experienced Full-Time Explosive Detection K-9 Handler to perform duties in Lanham, Maryland. The team serves to prevent unauthorized explosive devices from entering their assigned facility. The individual will work approximately 40-45 hours per week. Candidates’ currently residing in the area strongly preferred as relocation assistance is not available for this position. Company vehicle provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide Explosive Detection Support as directed by site manager to include searching vehicle, cargo trucks and delivery vans
- Conducts on site weekly training
- Prepares and maintain documentation to ensure through training of assigned canine
- Handler shall inspect all incoming mail, packages and other deliveries being made to the facility in accordance with established procedures
- Handler shall conduct roving EDDT outer-perimeter patrols of the facility and occupied space in accordance with established procedures.
- Handler shall maintain comprehensive knowledge of rules regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to bomb threats, explosive detection, and emergency responses, appropriate on-scene actions that are common industry standards.
- Handler shall maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), their use, handling procedures, practices, recognition, and actions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have a minimum of 2 years documented successful experience in security, law enforcement, military service or commercial industry in security service.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year documented successful experience as a certified Explosive Detector Dog Handler.
- Must possess training certificates and DD 214 if applicable
- Must be able to pass required background check to include no unresolved financial issues
- Must not have any violent crime felonies, spouse or child abuse convictions.
- Must be able to provide personal and professional references.
- Must possess self-control, patience, self-discipline, maturity, attention to detail and a neat and professional appearance
- Must possess unquestionable integrity and exercise good judgement
Addition Notes:
Additional compensation to include 10 paid Federal holidays, up to $200.00 per month fuel stipend and after completion of 1 year receives 2 weeks paid leave. Health and Welfare is optional. Uniforms are provided with additional 0.25 cents per hour to maintain issued uniforms.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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