K9 Manager MIA

Descriptions/ Job Summary:

K9 Manager

Salary: $63,336-$67,496

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate K9 Manager to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

Responsibilities: 

• preparation for re-certifications
• quarterly covert internal audits
• explosive inventories
• monthly Video audits/review of K9 Teams
• monthly records for preventative maintenance
• immunizations are current and within compliance
• conducted, and review monthly CETA and training schedules
• K9 Subject Matter Expert
• K9 Proficiency
• K9 Training
• Mentor, Train, Monitor Handler & K9 Proficiency
• K9 Medical and Behavioral Assessment
• The K9 Manager position was developed to establish local K9 training and guidance and to advise the K9 Director on current statuses of local K9 teams.
• The K9 Manager is a point of contact in the field to provide current and updated information as it relates to K9 training and to make sure that the Site K9 Trainers maintain a level of proficiency in training of the K9 teams in their area.
• The K9 Manager is approved at the regional level and is given the authority to mentor and train and evaluate certified TSA CSSP-K9 teams in operational setting.
• The K9 Manager will work in conjunction with the Regional K9 Director and Area Manager to make sure that the K9 teams maintain a high level of proficiency and advise the Regional K9 Director on all K9 matters.
• K9 Managers are to provide guidance and assistance to the Regional K9 Director and Area Manager about local K9 teams proficiency and their effectiveness.
• The K9 Manager will communicate to the Regional K9 Director and Area Manager any deficiencies that are found at the local site.
• The K9 Manager will ensure that the Site K9 Trainer completes the following:
• preparation for re-certifications • quarterly covert internal audits • explosive inventories • monthly Video audits/review of K9 Teams • monthly records for preventative maintenance • immunizations are current and within compliance • conducted and review monthly CETA and training schedules.
• K9 Managers will provide training guidance and recommendations to the Site K9 Trainers to correct identified K9 performance deficiencies.
• The K9 Manager will provide guidance and interpretation within the realms of K9 capabilities of items allowed to be screened or not screened according to the CCSP K9 SP.
• The K9 Manager will ensure compliance of all GK9PG policies and procedures including TSA policies and directives as outlined in TSA guidance as it relates to CCSP-K9.

• 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.
• Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports.
• Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner.
• Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight.
• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.
• Ability to get and maintain a Employee Possessor license through ATF