Regional K9 Trainer

About the role

Regional Trainer will be responsible for overseeing the Handlers to ensure cargo screenings are done in compliance with TSA rules and regulations.

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 recurring 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. The assigned canine must be permitted to live inside the employee’s residence. The employee’s residence must be adequate, indoor, and climate‑controlled for the canine. The canine living area at the employee’s residence is subject to recurring inspections.
• Develop and follow established training protocols in accordance with statements of work and standard operating procedures
• Arrange operational exercises in order to replicate 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
• 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
• Work conditions can vary from a busy training environment to field work, both subject to frequent interruptions.
• Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity.
• May