K9 Handler
On-site · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
K9 Handler for Andy Frain Services' Armed Person Borne K9 Detection program in the Atlanta, GA area. This full-time role requires a retired law enforcement or prior military canine handler willing to be available for incident and emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations (including weekends, holidays, nights, and overnights). The candidate must hold a single-purpose and/or dual-purpose canine handler certificate or be able to obtain them prior to starting, possess 3+ years of law enforcement or military canine handling experience, and commit to at least three years with the program. Duties include maintaining required certifications, handling and welfare of the assigned canine, record-keeping, driving, area housing for the canine, firearms compliance, and adherence to all policy and procedural requirements. Physical requirements include lifting up to 90 pounds, walking extended periods, and various mobility tasks; the role may require facility housing for the canine and on-site kennel maintenance. The description emphasizes disciplined, armed canine operations with strict safety and protocol adherence.
Required Qualifications
- Single purpose canine handler certificate or possess the ability to obtain same prior to commencing work
- Dual purpose canine handler certificate or possess the ability to obtain same prior to commencing work
- Three (3) or more years law enforcement canine handling experience, or three (3) or more years military canine handling experience or similarly documented substantially similar experience
- Expressed willingness to remain with the program for at least three years
- Expressed willingness to care for and house the canine at the handler’s residence in accord with all Andy Frain policies and procedures
- Provide a secure outdoor area for the canine that conforms to Andy Frain policies and procedures
- Possess a strong desire to work with canines and a willingness to care for and train the animal
- Demonstrate physical fitness abilities related to the tasks of canine handling: lifting, carrying, climbing, and balancing while bearing the combined weight of the canine and any necessary associated equipment
- Must maintain annual canine certifications
- Must have valid driver’s licenses, and clear driving record for last three years and complete Andy Frain Safe Drivers’ Instruction
- Must maintain company assigned vehicle consistent with Andy Frain fleet management policies and procedures
- Must be able to wear all prescribed gear while on duty
- Must be able to pass the firearms training and department qualification for carrying on duty
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete prescribed Andy Frain assessment tools used to authorize the handler to provide Armed work in a manner acceptable by Andy Frain Policy
- Must reside at a personally owned residence or have homeowner permission for living quarters for a canine
- Residences housing a canine must have kennel and safe containment facilities
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