Regional Manager

American K9 Detective Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

American K9 Detective Services seeks a Regional Manager K-9 CONUS to oversee Supervisors, Handlers, Canines, and Accounts, ensuring cargo screening operations comply with TSA and related regulations.

The role requires up to 50% travel nationwide, leading training, canine handling, policy implementation, and maintaining certifications. You will manage schedules, coordinate training, and ensure readiness across North America with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience training and managing canines and teams in explosive detection.
• Three years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
• Must pass and maintain required security clearances and certifications.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to assigned Supervisors, Handlers, and Canines related to operations.
• Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables for Canine Teams.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate post assignments and schedules for canine handlers.
• Provide all facets of management for assigned Supervisors and Handlers.
• Schedule and conduct recurring training for recertifications, sustainment, and advancement training.
• Travel up to 50%+ to contract locations nationwide.

Skills

Canine training & management

Explosive detection experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Manager K-9 CONUSis responsible foroverseeing the assigned Supervisors, Handlers, Canines, and Accounts to ensure cargoscreeningsoperationsare in compliance withTSA and commercial rules and regulations.

PAY TRANSPARANCY/COMPENSATION

• Pay rate is compensated at $85,000 - 89,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision and training to assigned Supervisor's Handler's and Canine's related to operations
• Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables asrequiredfor assigned Canine Teams
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate post assignments and schedules for canine handlers, to include vacation relief that ensure required coverage
• Provide allfacetsof management for assigned Supervisor's and Handlers
• Schedule and conduct reoccurring trainingteams for recertification's and remedial, sustainment, and advancement training
• Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo andidentifyexplosive threats
• Perform temporary certified Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog as required for the program
• Responsible formaintainingtraining records, care, and maintenance of assigned certified canine
• Develop and follow established operational and training protocolsin accordance withstatements of work and standard operating procedures
• Arrange operational exercisesin order toreplicate real life operational scenarios and enable canines to work independently in high population density environments with people moving to and from mass transit environments
• Transport, secure, and account for canine training aids, equipment, company vehicles, canine trailers, company assets, and resources
• Responsible for supervision of assigned operational staff throughout North America
• Communicate within external and internal stakeholders and pro-actively have solutions for tasks
• Mustmaintainall job-related certifications andrequiredsecurity clearances
• Must be willing tooperatecompany vehicle
• Travel of up to 50%+ to contract locations Nationwide
• Must work flexible shifts, which may include a combination of hours and locations throughout a 24hr period 7 days a week within your assigned area of operation
• Work conditions can vary from a busy training environment to field work, both subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent work outsideand ininclement weather conditions isrequired, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Work hours will be dictated by the customers agreed upon schedule. Nights, weekends, and holiday hours will berequired, and the work schedule will vary. Travel may also berequired.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship isrequired
• Minimum of five years of experience training and managing canines and teams in explosive detection
• Three years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain and hold an approved Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employmentrequired
• Must have adequate transportation to transport assigned Canine and Crate (inside the vehicle) to/from assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control
• Must be able to pass the applicable Contract Testing and Certifications for the program within four to six weeks of employment; candidate mustmaintainthe certification requirements
• Demonstrated experience in solving unique training problems with detection dogs and team and knowledgeable of how to evaluate and apply canine training principles,conditioningand standards
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a clear driving record for the last three years; must also bemaintainedduring tenure of employment
• Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
• Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to lift and carryvarious itemsweighing up to 100 lbs. Requires standing forlong periodsof time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle oroperateobjects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflectsits commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.