K9 Handler
On-site · Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Armed K9 Handler for the Armed Person Borne K9 Detection program with responsibilities including incident/emergency response, standby duty, and client demonstrations; requires certification for single and dual purpose canines, 3+ years of law enforcement or military canine handling experience, willingness to remain for 3+ years, ability to house and care for the canine, maintain secure residence and outdoor area for the canine, maintain annual canine certifications, maintain vehicle and gear, and pass firearms training; physical fitness and training records management are required.
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 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
- Demonstrate overall fitness abilities consistent with the strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary capacities required of newly certified officers
- 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 (Vest, duty belt and any other associated items related to work)
- 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
- Prior to an officer being selected as a canine handler, it is preferred that the officer resides at a personally owned residence...
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