Explosives Detection K9 Regional Trainer | 70% Travel

American K9 Detective Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

American K9 Detective Services is seeking a Regional Trainer to oversee Handlers and ensure cargo screenings comply with TSA rules. You will supervise canine teams, conduct training, and coordinate recertifications and remedial sessions.

The role demands extensive experience with explosive-detection dogs, supervisory capability, and willingness to travel up to 70% nationwide, including varied environments and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience training canines and teams in explosive detection.
• Three years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must pass the applicable Contract Testing and Certifications for the program within four to six weeks of employment; candidate must maintain the certification requirements.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to assigned Handlers and canines related to operational searches and training.
• Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables as required for assigned Canine Teams.
• Schedule and conduct reoccurring train teams for recertification's and remedial, sustainment, and advancement training.
• Provide temporary certified Handler duties as required for the program.
• Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify explosive threats.
• Perform temporary Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog as required for the program.
• Responsible for maintaining training records, care, and maintenance of assigned certified canine.
• Develop and follow established training protocols in accordance with statements of work and standard operating procedures.
• Arrange operational exercises to replicate real life scenarios and enable canines to work independently in high population density environments.
• Transport, secure, and account for canine training aids, equipment, and company assets.
• Assist when needed in instruction of new Handlers and Trainers.
• Must maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances.
• Must be willing to operate company vehicle.
• Travel of up to 70% to contract locations Nationwide.

Skills

Canine training

Explosive detection

Team supervision

Operational compliance

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

American K9 Detective Services is seeking a Regional Trainer to oversee Handlers and ensure cargo screenings comply with TSA rules. You will supervise canine teams, conduct training, and coordinate recertifications and remedial sessions.

The role demands extensive experience with explosive-detection dogs, supervisory capability, and willingness to travel up to 70% nationwide, including varied environments and schedules.