K9 Handler
On-site · Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Armed K9 Detection program seeks an experienced canine handler. The role requires certificates for single and dual-purpose canines or the ability to obtain them, plus 3+ years of law enforcement or military canine handling experience. Responsibilities include health, welfare, and maintenance of the assigned canine, maintaining training and utilization records, ongoing annual certifications, conducting searches as directed, and adhering to firearms training and licensing requirements. The handler must be prepared for incident/emergency response, standby duty, client demonstrations (including weekends, holidays, nights, and overnights), and to house/train the canine at home per policy. Candidates should be physically fit for lifting, carrying, climbing, and long-duration duties, and must meet residence-approval criteria for housing a police canine.
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
- 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
- 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
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