K--9 Handler Detection - Alabama

About the role

Partner with a trained Elite Detection Canine to deliver world-class canine detection services to clients across the country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches of all vehicles entering or parked on facility grounds with your assigned canine.
• Screen vendors, staff, and visitors at entry points for narcotics and prohibited items.
• Perform proactive sweeps of parking lots, perimeters, and exterior delivery areas.
• Transport yourself and your canine to/from client locations using your personal vehicle.
• House and care for your assigned canine when off duty.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation in the GlobalView platform.
• Ensure up-to-date canine health records and monthly preventatives are maintained.
• Liaise with client managers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Be available for emergency response, demonstrations, and standby duty (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) during operational searches and training.
• Create, maintain, and prepare records and reports with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Must have a dependable personal vehicle.
• Must be able to house and care for a working canine.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to canine welfare and operational excellence.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and schedules.

Qualifications

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
• Design: Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills: Fosters cooperation with clients and GK9PG staff; focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; gets along well with others.
• Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; reads and interprets written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work on time.
• Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Identifies problems, suggests solutions, and responds to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight.

Pay

$35.00/hour

Schedule

Full Time, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.