K9 Handler
On-site · Atlanta, Georgia, United States or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
K9 Handler for Andy Frain Services' Armed Person Borne K9 Detection program in the Atlanta, GA area (full-time). Requires certification in single or dual purpose canine handling prior to start; 3+ years of law enforcement or military canine handling experience; willingness to remain with the program for at least three years; ability to house and care for the canine at residence; provide secure outdoor area; strong desire to work with canines and train the animal; maintain canine certifications; perform searches; maintain vehicle and comply with firearms training and policy; able to lift up to 90 pounds, walk long durations, and meet physical requirements; residence readiness for kennel setup and signage; role includes incident response, standby duty, client demonstrations, weekends, holidays, nights, and overnights.
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
- 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 pass firearms training and department qualification for carrying on duty
- Must be able to wear all prescribed gear while on duty
- Residences that house a canine will have caution signs identifying that a dog is on the property and the signs will be placed at the exterior entrance gate and on the secured kennel gate
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