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Advance your career in security with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, the global leader in security and threat mitigation. Following the acquisition of MSA Security® in 2021, we became the world’s largest non-governmental canine detection company. Specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection, we offer exciting career opportunities for those passionate about canine security. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles such as canine officers, handlers, trainers, veterinary technicians, and kennel managers.

Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Canine Training Specialist a Explosive Detection K9 Trainer/Supervisor. The Explosive Detection K9 Trainer/Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the good order of the workforce as it relates to client expectations, the public, and the best business practices of Enhanced Protection Services Security. The Explosive Detection K9 Trainer/Supervisor will also be responsible for managing the duties, performance, and relations of Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) Handlers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development of employee Standards of Performance and Conduct as well as Post Standard Operating Procedures

• Work directly with clients, assess client satisfaction; identify areas of concern, initiate corrective actions, and raise appropriate issues to senior management attention

• Work directly with client management and personnel to help meet the obligations of our contract, ensure MSA compliance, and maintain positive customer relationships

• Utilize best-practice industry knowledge, combined with career-experience, to train and retrain team members

• Assess and recommend discipline for Handlers on their team, up to and including termination of employment

• Ensure compliance with air cargo regulations and training requirements; design and implement internal audit methodologies; update training program to resolve deficiencies

• Coach, discipline, and provide balanced feedback to personnel as appropriate; meet personally with employees and document coaching and disciplinary actions

• Develop and implement training programs related to explosive detection and proper search patterns

• Coordinate successfully with other MSA departments to ensure reliable operations

• Implement and enforces employee Standards of Performance and Conduct

• Implement and supervise the execution of Post Standard Operating Procedures, inclusive of client specific requirements and companywide business practices

• Review post orders and other details of assignments with employees; ensure understanding and clarify misunderstandings

• Monitor actions of subordinates to ensure attentive, courteous, and professional behavior toward client representatives, fellow employees, visitors, and the public

• Ensure widest dissemination and understanding of employees Standard of Performance and Conduct

• Serve as the direct representative of the MSA Security Leadership and Management team to the field, and relay and enforce operational decisions and intent

• Conduct initial inquiry and investigations into allegations of the employee misconduct or SOP violations

• Recommend and develop policies and procedures for maximizing efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and overall performance in meeting client’s expectations

• Interview, select, and perform ongoing training to ensure success of new hires

• Complete administrative paperwork as required, and maintain records, forms, and reports as necessary

• Coordinate successfully with other MSA departments to ensure reliable operations

• Plan, organize and conduct explosives detection training of active and new EDC canines/handlers

• Instruct canines/handlers how to detect explosives odor in an operational environment

• Teach canines/handlers proper search patterns to locate explosives in a multitude of search areas

• Conduct repetitive EDC operational training exercises

• Supervise MSA employees to ensure observance to MSA policies, and the adherence to client requirements

• Maintain proper control of training records and materials

• Complete training reports of EDC teams

• Report training results and deficiencies to management; provide expert-level recommendations for go forward

• employment of trainers

• Maintain inventory of training aides stored at training facility

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, security license and/or other licensing and credentialing as required

• Certification as a TSA regulated 3PK9 certified EDC Team, or ability to obtain such certification

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with civilian law enforcement or military explosive detection handler

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an MSA Explosive Detection Canine Handler

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher)

• Be able to interact professionally with all levels of employees and clients

• Excellent time management skills; ability to balance multiple competing tasks in a time compressed environment while generating quality results

• Willingness and ability to be available for incident/emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations, which includes various days and hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone

• Prior civilian or military K9 handler experience

• Completion of a full military handler course

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies

• A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

• Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 4.923 hours bi-weekly

• Eight paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Pay $82,072 to $85,072 Per Year

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Job ID: 2026-1550818

Location: United States-New York-New York

Job Category: Canine Training and Development