Kennel Master - Iraq at GardaWorld Federal Services

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Explosives Detection, Canine Training, Record Keeping, Health Management, Emergency First-Aid, Team Management, Security Clearance, Dog Handling, Explosive Materials Detection, Training Coordination, Canine Welfare, Driving, Communication, Supervision, Problem Solving, Safety Protocols

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Position Overview: The Kennel Master (KM) will manage and maintain the kennel. Responsibilities: * Conduct in-country training of explosives detection dogs. * Provide on- and off-compound detection of explosive materials. * Perform daily maintenance training (i.e., performance and explosives detection) and maintain training records for assigned detection dogs. * Maintain the day-to-day health and welfare of assigned detection dogs. * Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment. * Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed. * Maintain complete and thorough records associated with the TO detection dogs including, but not limited to: 1. Acquisition records 2. Health and immunization records 3. Training records, to include all records of when the dog was initially trained, to what standards, using what techniques, and by whom. 4. Testing records, to include where, by whom, and when the dog was certified prior to acceptance on the program, what explosive odors the dog was tested on, the results, any follow-on training, and all certification/recertification and validation testing. 5. Handler records, to include the names and appropriate identifiers of all Explosive Detection Dogs with whom the dog was worked while on the program. 6. Acquisition, storage, and disposal records of all explosive training aids used during the contract period. * Ensure safe and efficient control, handling, and disposal of explosive training aids, ensure all training aids are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with established protocols/best practices. * Manage, supervise, and coordinate post assignments and schedules for canine handlers and trainers, including leave rotations and within-theater travel to and from sites within the TO area of responsibility. Required Qualifications: All candidates must: * Be at least 21 years of age. * Be a U.S. citizen. * Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. * Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract. * Meet all standards as required by the contract. * Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license. * Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance (current, active clearance preferred). * Preferred experience as a WPSIII/WPSII Kennel Master (KM) * Must possess a North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) certification or equivalent national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a working dog handler. * Must possess a national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a kennel master, canine supervisor, or canine trainer. * Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an explosives detection dog trainer, kennel master or canine supervisor that has occurred, in part, within the last (7) seven years. 1. Must possess a minimum of one (1) additional year of security-related experience. All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course. Work Environment and Location: The position is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the Work Location will be provided. Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Physical Demands: The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teleworking: No Travel: Yes Benefits: Yes GardaWorld and its family of companies is an EOE // Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification program. #zipMJH

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Responsibilities

The Kennel Master will manage and maintain the kennel, conduct training of explosives detection dogs, and ensure their health and welfare. Responsibilities also include maintaining training records and managing canine handlers and trainers.