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Canine Handler (Washington DC)

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📍 Location: Washington DC
🕒 Job Type: Part-Time
🏢 Company: K2K9 Solutions

Job Summary:

K2 K9 Solutions, Inc., is immediately seeking experienced Explosive Detection Canine Handlers to work as a team on a Part-time basis to inspect crowds, venues, personnel, cargo, vehicles, and buildings in conjunction with client needs. Depending on the client, handler duties may include working at major sports events, scanning the crowds to detect potential Person-Borne (TM) Explosive threats.

Successful candidates MUST live within a reasonable driving distance of the job site (approx. 1 hour, each way max).

The Canine Handler performs his or her duties while working as a trained EDD canine that has met a national certification. Details about K2K9's proprietary Person-Borne (TM) Explosive Detection Dog (PB-EDD) program are at .

Responsibilities:

  • The Canine Handler will be required to search for and identify explosive threats
  • Handler must be experienced in interfacing with the public and always presenting a professional image and demeanor.
  • Customer is the Department of Justice
  • Handlers must be comfortable scanning crowds with their canines to identify potential Person-Borne explosives.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle to transport yourself and your assigned canine to and from work.
  • The handler will be responsible for maintaining training records to maintain certification.
  • Handlers are responsible for the housing, care, and maintenance of the assigned canine.
  • The handler must be able to complete all required administrative tasks, such as timecards and expense reports, accurately and on time to your supervisor.

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