K9 Handler
On-site · Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Armed K9 Handler responsible for managing and caring for a assigned canine in the K9 Detection program, maintaining all required certifications (Single/ Dual Purpose), conducting searches as directed, and supporting incident/emergency response duties, including weekends, holidays, nights, and overnights. The role requires physical fitness to lift and handle a canine up to 90 pounds, driving/vehicle responsibilities, maintaining training and welfare records, compliance with firearms-related requirements, housing the canine at the handler’s residence per company policy, and successful completion of company canine certifications. Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA.
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 acquired elsewhere
- 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 Services requirements
- 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 strictly comply with and maintain as current or active all instruction, certifications and licensing required in the jurisdiction to which they are assigned to perform the work, including those associated with the possession, use, handling, and care of firearms
- Must be able to pass the firearms training and department qualification for carrying on duty
- Prior to an officer being selected as a canine handler, it is preferred that the officer resides at a personally owned residence
- Residences that house a canine will have “caution” signs identifying that a dog is on the property
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