What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of K9 Texas position at GLOBAL K9 PROTECTION GROUP LLC?
Descriptions/ Job Summary:
Director of K9
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Competitive pay rates based on experience
Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate K9 Director to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.
Responsibilities:
- Cost preparations for re-certifications
- Ensure GK9PG maintains a high level of proficiency of the K9 teams in the field and advise on all K9 matters
- Mentor, train, and evaluate certified TSA CSSP-K9 teams and Commercial K9 Teams in their operational settings
- Provide guidance, assistance, and recommendations regarding local K9 teams proficiency deficiencies and their effectiveness
- Communicate any deficiencies that are found at the local site
- Responsible for the transport of explosives when needed to conduct CETA training and re-certifications
- Explosive inventories at GK9PG sites
- Conduct re-certification training and be present during re-certifications
- Ensure compliance of all GK9PG policies and procedures including TSA policies and directives as outlined in TSA guidance as it relates to CCSP-K9
- Point of contact in the field to provide current and updated information as it relates to K9 training
- Monthly video audits/ review of K9 Teams
- Conduct and review monthly CETA and training schedules
- Required Travel: 75%
Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must possess a valid US driver's license
- Must be able to obtain a TSA PreCheck Number
- Must live within one hour of the DFW Airport
- Must be able to pass and obtain a CDL Endorsement and pass the DOT (company funded)
- Complete a Hazardous Materials Driving Course
- Must have experience in working with and managing detection canine teams
- Knowledge of candidate training and behavior
- Canine detection dog trainer certification is preferred
- Experience in developing training programs and management
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
- Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions
- Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports
- Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
- Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner
- Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight
- Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight
- Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism
- Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.
- Candidate must be able to pass and obtain a CDL Endorsement and pass the DOT
- Hazardous Materials Driving Course
- Candidates must live within 30 miles of DFW
- Ability to get and maintain a Employee Possessor license through ATF