Hiring Canine Handlers Now!
Ready to make a difference as a K9 Officer.
Previous canine experience not required, training provided.
Hourly Pay Rate: $28.26
Canine Stipend provided
Required for this position minimum of two years one of these qualifications’ military, law enforcement or corrections.
Must have a private vehicle to transport K9 partner, they cannot be transported via public transportation.
Must be able to accommodate housing for K9 partner; K9 partner resides with you.
MSA Security, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a K-9 Officer. The K-9 Officer is accountable for the delivery of K-9 Services for assigned sites. This role is responsible and accountable for assigned deployments and established patrols, and the care, custody, and control of a company-owned canine, to include but not limited to, proper housing and transportation standards. The K-9 Officer must maintain K-9 Team training standards (as established by Allied Universal), training coordination/administration, tracking K-9 team financials, and vehicle maintenance records.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- • Deploy and patrol with K-9 at assigned work sites
- • Conduct routine and prescribed searches utilizing the K-9
- • Maintain K-9 Team training standards
- • Administrative duties, such as but not limited to, cost tracking, accident/incident reports, daily activity logs, training logs, and vehicle maintenance logs
- • Maintain an expansive and contemporary knowledge in K-9 tactics
- • Liaison with clients, senior corporate staff, and Allied Universal® field management
- • Develop and deliver K-9 demonstrations to new clients and the general public
- • National travel, as necessary
- • Maintain K-9 team certifications as required by Allied Universal®
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle required
- Must possess a minimum of two (2) years in one or more of the following:
- Service in any military branch (including Guard and Reserve)
- Law enforcement role, with a completed accredited Law Enforcement Academy (Municipal/State/Federal)
- Municipal or federal correctional officer, including attending a full-time accredited LE/Corrections Academy (must have enforcement responsibilities)
- Other:
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
- Highly organized and able to keep management on track with required information available at all times
- Proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology including PDAs, Nextel phones/pagers, mail merges, Access databases, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
- Outstanding oral and written interpersonal communication skills
- OTHER RELATED ATTRIBUTES THAT WOULD ENHANCE HIRING CONSIDERATION:
- These are other criteria that may enhance the hiring decision but would not rule out the candidate for consideration if not present.
- Prior experience in dual purpose (patrol/detection) K-9 handling
- A combination of formal education, training, and skills possessed by an individual with related coursework and practical work experience in security, military and/or the law enforcement industry
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Interior and exterior work environment with exposure to extreme heat or cold expected
- Major activities include walking, running, standing, stooping, kneeling
- Physical effort: raising arms to direct the canine, climbing stairs; ability to maneuver up to 100 lbs. (to maintain control of the canine)
- Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law
- Must be able to submit to background check to the extent permissible by law
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in dual purpose (patrol/detection) K-9 handling
- A combination of formal education, training, and skills possessed by an individual with related coursework and practical work experience in security, military and/or the law enforcement industry
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 1 hour per 25 hours worked on a weekly basis
- Eight paid holidays (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more!