Seeking OCONUS K9 Handlers

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OCONUS Canine Handler, ID 3216

Responsibilities

K2 Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Canine Handlers for Canine Handler-Guard roles overseas. Deployments may be up to one year in duration with potential for additional deployment time beyond the initial term.

This position requires you to be a US Citizen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide on and off compound detection of explosive materials
  • 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, to include maintaining diet, ensuring adequate water throughout the day, and daily health checks and grooming
  • Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment
  • Conduct daily kennel care as directed for assigned dog
  • Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed
  • Maintain the canine’s proficiency in explosive detection through routine training
  • Utilize canine as directed to protect life and property of facility or post and in support of designated operations
  • Summon professional assistance in rendering first responder first aid to any personnel becoming injured
  • Adhere to the daily duty roster and training schedule
  • Understand and follow base instructions and K2 SOPs
  • Understand and apply report response procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Successful candidates must be able to deploy at short notice.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Level 3 English proficiency
  • Must currently have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a SECRET security clearance
  • Successfully train to and complete training in accordance with North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) and the National Odor Recognition Test (NORT) as well as certify under the Department of State Odor Recognition Test (DSORT) and the Department of State Operational Testing
  • Must have two years of service as a detection dog handler
  • One year of security related experience preferably in a high threat environment. Experience can be gained in the employ of any national, State/Provincial, Local or commercial entities providing high threat protective services
  • Must be able to recognize K-9 diseases, be familiar with hygiene requirements and know the physical condition of the dog
  • Physical fitness level that will project the appearance of professionalism and that allows for protective security assignments (height and weight in proportion)
  • Proven and documented experience with maintaining canine training records, handling, utilization and storage of explosive training aids
  • Ability to qualify on required weapons systems

Desired:

  • Completed or served three years in the military, law enforcement or protective security from private sector, with honorable discharge
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization including management, peers, team members and customer-base
  • 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
  • Ability and desire to work in a high threat environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • International travel to high threat / high risk or austere areas required
  • Work is based in a fast paced facility/operational environment and subject to frequent interruptions
  • Work hours will be shift based

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions
  • Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling throughout the work day
  • Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED TRAINING AND STANDARDS, which include:

Complete the DS Physical Readiness Test (Sit Ups, Push Ups, Run) and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order

(Additionally: Be able to dynamically lift objects and/or a canine weighing up to 90 lbs. up to 60 inches in height, Be able to carry a canine or similar dummy object weighing up to 90 lbs. for 25 feet, Be able to push a crate or object resembling a crate, with or without a canine inside, on a variety of flat surfaces, Be able to kneel and/or squat for up to 2 minutes, Be able to crawl in prone position up to 25 feet, Be able to walk on varying terrain for up to 30 minutes)

Verifying documents must accompany resume

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this employment classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

K2 Solutions is an EOE M/F/D/V