K9 Manager MIA

Global K9 Protection Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 63,336 - 67,496; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group in Miami, FL, is seeking a dedicated K9 Manager to oversee local K9 training and provide expert guidance for team proficiency. This role involves preparing for re-certifications, conducting audits, and mentoring site K9 trainers.

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead effectively. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with GK9PG policies and providing recommendations for performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Mentors and inspires employees for growth and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to balance team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for re-certifications.
• Conduct monthly audits and inventories.
• Provide guidance to Regional K9 Director.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Location

Miami, FL 33126

Job Summary

Salary: $63,336-$67,496

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate K9 Manager to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

The K9 Manager position was developed to establish local K9 training and guidance and to advise the K9 Director on current statuses of local K9 teams. The K9 Manager is a point of contact in the field to provide current and updated information as it relates to K9 training and to make sure that the Site K9 Trainers maintain a level of proficiency in training of the K9 teams in their area.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for re-certifications
• Quarterly covert internal audits
• Explosive inventories
• Monthly video audits / review of K9 teams
• Monthly records for preventative maintenance
• Immunizations current and within compliance
• Conducted and review monthly CETA and training schedules
• K9 Subject Matter Expert
• K9 Proficiency
• K9 Training
• Mentor, train, monitor handler & K9 proficiency
• K9 medical and behavioral assessment
• Provide guidance and assistance to Regional K9 Director and Area Manager about local K9 teams proficiency and effectiveness
• Communicate deficiencies found at local site
• Ensure site K9 trainer completes required audits, inventories, etc.
• Provide training guidance and recommendations to correct identified K9 performance deficiencies
• Provide guidance and interpretation within realms of K9 capabilities of items allowed to be screened or not screened according to the CCSP K9 SP
• Ensure compliance of all GK9PG policies and procedures including TSA policies and directives

Qualifications

• Mentors, inspires and champions employees for continued growth and development
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
• Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism
• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, maintain, and prepare records and reports
• Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner
• Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight
• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed
• Ability to get and maintain an Employee Possessor license through ATF