Regional Manager: Explosive Detection Canine Ops

American K9 Detective Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

American K9 Detective Services is seeking a Regional Manager K-9 CONUS to oversee Supervisors, Handlers, Canines, and Accounts, ensuring compliance with TSA and commercial rules. The role includes supervising canine training, audits, and scheduling, with significant travel across the continental U.S.

Candidates should have 5+ years in training and managing explosive-detection canines, plus 3+ years deploying in operational settings. A valid KT N and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years experience training and managing canines and teams in explosive detection.
• 3 years documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
• Must obtain and hold KT N within 4–6 weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to assigned Supervisors, Handlers, Canines, and Accounts.
• Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables as required for assigned Canine Teams.
• Manage post assignments and schedules for canine handlers, including vacation relief to ensure coverage.
• Provide all facets of management for assigned Supervisors and Handlers.
• Schedule and conduct recurring training for recertifications and remedial, sustainment, and advancement training.
• Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify explosive threats.
• Perform temporary certified Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog as required.
• Maintain training records, care, and maintenance of assigned certified canine.
• Develop and follow established operational and training protocols.
• Arrange operational exercises to replicate real-life scenarios for canines to work independently in busy environments.
• Transport, secure, and account for canine training aids, equipment, vehicles, trailers, and assets.
• Supervise assigned operational staff across North America.
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders and proactively propose solutions.
• Maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances.
• Willingness to operate company vehicle and travel 50%+ to contract locations nationwide.
• Work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Canine training

Team supervision

Explosive detection

Operational leadership

Job description

American K9 Detective Services is seeking a Regional Manager K-9 CONUS to oversee Supervisors, Handlers, Canines, and Accounts, ensuring compliance with TSA and commercial rules. The role includes supervising canine training, audits, and scheduling, with significant travel across the continental U.S.

Candidates should have 5+ years in training and managing explosive-detection canines, plus 3+ years deploying in operational settings. A valid KT N and security clearances are required.