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Annapolis Junction, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
Description
The K9 Handler position is responsible for searches of facilities, vehicles, and other assigned areas. This role requires the handler maintain daily training, detailed documentation, and recurring certifications, while ensuring the health, care, and readiness of the canine partner. The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, physical capability, and flexibility to work varied hours and travel as mission needs dictate.
Key Responsibilities
The K9 Handler position is responsible for searches of facilities, vehicles, and other assigned areas. This role requires the handler maintain daily training, detailed documentation, and recurring certifications, while ensuring the health, care, and readiness of the canine partner. The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, physical capability, and flexibility to work varied hours and travel as mission needs dictate.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete an initial K9 handler training program, including a three-week beginner handler course and a six- to eight-week local training period.
- Maintain accurate and detailed training documentation and successfully complete required certifications twice annually with the training lead or an approved certifying body.
- Conduct interior and exterior searches of facilities and vehicles, which may require working in extreme weather conditions and high-noise environments.
- Travel as required to support operational and mission needs; all travel will be coordinated by the team lead.
- Provide daily care, grooming, and overall well-being for the assigned K9 partner.
- Complete a K9 first aid course to ensure proper care and emergency response for the canine partner.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to safely perform K9 handling duties and support the care of the assigned dog.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to support training delivery, curriculum development, documentation, and disciplinary processes.
- Maintain flexibility to work varying hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as mission requirements dictate.
- Commit to a minimum five-year assignment with the CenCore LLC K9 Unit.
- Provide full-time housing and care for the assigned K9 partner, excluding approved PTO away from the primary residence.
- Maintain all issued equipment, including vehicles, kennels, training materials, and first aid supplies.
- Provide care for another handler's K9 partner during approved PTO absences, as required.
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