Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed)

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardaworld Federal Services LLC in Tacoma, WA, seeks an Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed) to conduct thorough searches for explosives with an EDC canine at client locations such as shopping malls. You will coordinate with security teams and ensure adherence to client security plans and procedures.

The role requires US citizenship, background checks, and state security and firearms licensure, plus the ability to house and care for the canine.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass criminal background checks including drug testing.
• Must possess state Security Guard and Firearms licensure.
• Must have the ability to house and care for the canine in your personal residence.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Search for explosives at client shopping mall location(s) with a paired explosives detection canine.
• Operate canine in accordance with the program and perform alarm resolution services as needed.
• Liaise with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to execute client security plans and procedures.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communication with client and company management.
• Adhere to a customer service focused mission.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor and high-quality customer service skills.
• Be flexible to handle last-minute shift changes and/or post changes to meet client requirements.
• Maintain canine proficiency per contract policies and annual certifications.
• Oversee the health and welfare of the assigned canine and perform basic canine first-aid if necessary.
• Maintain all issued equipment and uniforms.
• Participate in scheduled canine training events.
• Obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

State Security Guard License

Firearms License

Job description

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Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2079

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Travel Requirement:No

Teleworking: No

Transportation:Vehicle is provided and includes all gas and maintenance

Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Range:$32.50 Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. GardaWorld offers a competitive hourly wage, monthly canine stipend, and daily canine care and maintenance pay.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Job Summary:

The Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) Handler (Armed) plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of client shopping mall locations by conducting thorough searches for explosives alongside an explosives detection canine.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The EDC Handler will be paired with an explosives detection canine and will search for explosives at client shopping mall location(s).
• The EDC Handler shall operate canine in accordance with the program and perform alarm resolution services as needed.
• The EDC Handler shall liaise with clients, security personnel, law enforcement representatives, and other client partners to properly execute client security plans and procedures.
• The EDC Handler shall maintain professional, effective verbal and written communication with client and company management.
• The EDC Handler shall adhere to a customer service focused mission.
• The EDC Handler shall maintain a professional image and demeanor and possess high quality customer service skills.
• The EDC Handler shall be flexible to handle last-minute shift changes and/or post changes to meet client requirements.
• The EDC Handler shall maintain canine proficiency in accordance with contract policies and procedures and maintain required annual certifications.
• The EDC Handler shall maintain day-to-day health and welfare of assigned canine and perform basic canine emergency first-aid, if necessary.
• The EDC Handler shall properly maintain all issued equipment and uniforms.
• The EDC Handler shall participate in scheduled canine training events.
• The EDC Handler shall obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass criminal background checks including drug testing.
• Must possess state Security Guard and Firearms licensure.
• Must have the ability to house and care for the canine in your personal residence.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.

Preferred Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:

• Legally own and possess a Washington registered approved Glock 9mm or Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 semiautomatic pistol.
• Prior law enforcement or military canine handling experience.
• Standby duty willingness and availability.

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.