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Have you ever wished… you could work … with a professional organization … with professional people … doing professional things … in a professional manner? Well now you can. Our mission is to safeguard lives and protect property throughout the world. We are looking for the right people to help accomplish that mission. We know the sort of aspirations you have in life. We also know the level of skill you have got. You love the work and you want to get better and better at it. We know you want more than a job. We know you want a career that has excitement and adventure. We know that you want more training. And that you want the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. We know that when you contact us you will be able to effectively communicate. And when we talk, we will be able to discuss important things like what you can expect from us as well as things like your salary and career opportunities. Call fast. We are on a fast track. And we are looking for runners.

You Want:
A career opportunity that provides challenge, independence, recognition, respect, a positive team atmosphere and good money for your Dog Handling Skills. A way to defend America's freedom during this time of unparalleled patriotism. An opportunity to be a part of building something essential and valued, not just getting a paycheck.

We Need:
Individuals who are professional, motivated, physically fit, who like challenges, and are willing to work in highly visible and sometimes precarious environments. Must be reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and have good people and communication skills. Must be emotionally mature and able to work unsupervised.

WE ARE ACCEPTING INTERNET INQUIRES FOR THESE POSITIONS ONLY:

1. DOG HANDLER, JOURNEYMAN LEVEL (Full Time, Armed & Unarmed)
LOCATION: California

Journeyman Handler - Click Here to download information for this position

Summary
Transports, maintains, trains, and utilizes detection dogs to conduct routine, urgent, and emergency searches on client contracted work sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Follows company regulations, policies, operating instructions, and directives.
· Employs trained EDD(s) to conduct searches in locations including, but not limited to: structures, objects, ships, boats, vehicles, aircraft, open areas and other areas or situations as assigned.
· Handles and uses training aids in compliance with safety instructions and regulations.
· Operates and communicates effectively with electronic devices such as multi-channel 2-way radios, NEXTEL communication devices, cell phones, land lines. Able to effectively follow radio procedures and be able to use standard communication codes like the “10” code and phonetic alphabet.
· Works with and communicates effectively with such entities as law enforcement agencies, security organizations, and explosive ordinance disposal personnel.
· Maintains logs, writes reports, and completes dog & handler records and other documents & forms as required.
· Uses clear, concise, and legible written communication.
· Effective at interpersonal communications
· Wears Company uniforms safety and protective gear or appropriate civilian clothing as required.
· Provides reliable personal transportation to and from company kennels, offices, meetings, job sites, training locations, and other locations as directed.
· Retrieves, transports, and returns dogs as directed.
· Travels to and from home station with two or more hours of driving per day.
· Provides kennel support (including grooming dogs, cleaning kennels, picking up dog waste, etc)
· Loads dogs in company or personal vehicles and drives dogs to assigned locations. Removes crates from vehicles to house dogs in hotel rooms.
· Travels and may voluntarily or be required to remain overnight (RON), away from home station, for several days to several weeks, as required.
· Works in those weather conditions present at time of assignment.
· Works critical incident/ emergency response duty, standby duty, trade shows and demonstrations including weekends and holidays, as needed, when scheduled.
· May be required to take breaks and meal periods while on-duty if required.
· Maintain in good order all company issued equipment and uniforms. Assumes responsibility for all equipment damaged. Will be required to pay for any company equipment lost, damaged, or destroyed through negligence or recklessness.
· Work closely to clients to ensure the service provided makes them happy.
· Must maintain certification on all assigned dogs.
· Maintains professional personal appearance, to include clean shave, shined boots, neat and clean uniforms or civilian clothing.
· Assigned to perform other duties and added responsibilities as required.

Mandatory General Requirements:
· Ability to pass a detailed background check and drug test
· Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
· Ability to travel and remain away from home as needed
· Aptitude to work with military, government, and law enforcement agencies
· 90 to 120 day probation period

Discretionary General Requirements:
· Possess a valid drivers license and a vehicle capable of transporting a dog
· Ability to house a dog at your residence

Mandatory Job Specific Requirements:
· Minimum of two years (within the last 5) of applicable experience working as an explosive or narcotic detection dog handler with the U.S. military.
· Must have graduated from the Military Working Dog Handlers course at Lackland Air Force Base.
· Able to certify on assigned EDD(s) within 10 working days and maintain annual certification.
· Candidates not meeting the military experience and Lackland training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Special Personal Characteristics
Candidates who are smart, creative, resourceful, professional in appearance and habits, motivated, caring, physically fit, who like challenges and can remain calm under pressure. The right person is a skilled problem solver, willing to work in highly visible and sometimes precarious environments with inspiring leadership skills. Must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and have great communication and people skills. The leader for this role is emotionally mature, accountable, dedicated to the job they choose to do; motivates others to be team players.

If you meet these requirements for any of the listed positions and are prepared to convince us of your proven character and ability to have what it takes, then we need to hear from you. Please only qualified applicants need reply.

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