Hiring Organization: Constellis
Job Location: Iraq
Employment type: Contract
Base Salary: TBA
Valid Until: Open Till Filled
Title: Canine Handler
Description:
THIS POSITION IS DEPLOYABLE TO BAGHDAD, IRAQ
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
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
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and a valid U.S. tourist passport
Must be able to obtain an Iraq Work permit; per the parameters of the Law Regulating Private Security Companies in Iraq NO (52) 2017
Must possess NAPWDA certification or equivalent national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a working dog handler
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a military or law enforcement dog handler within the last 7 years
Must possess a minimum of one (1) additional year of security-related experience. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the training course
Must attend and successfully complete required training
Attend and successfully complete firearms training with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, and M249, re-qualifying as required
Obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance
Attend and successfully complete training, to be a minimum of three (3) hours in length, addressing the following topics:
Recognition of improvised explosive devices (IED) and explosive materials, both in general and relating specifically to the task order area of operations
Safe explosives handling, explosives storage protocols, and explosives transportation protocols, to include protocols for avoiding cross-contamination of explosive training materials
Phase I of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) National Odor Recognition Test (NORT)
Phase II of the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) certification test
Complete the WPS Physical Readiness Test at the 65 % performance level, and maintain that fitness level for the duration of the contract
Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order in specific
As required by the Client, applicants will need to show proof of full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA
APPLY
Job Location: Iraq
Employment type: Contract
Base Salary: TBA
Valid Until: Open Till Filled
Title: Canine Handler
Description:
THIS POSITION IS DEPLOYABLE TO BAGHDAD, IRAQ
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
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
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and a valid U.S. tourist passport
Must be able to obtain an Iraq Work permit; per the parameters of the Law Regulating Private Security Companies in Iraq NO (52) 2017
Must possess NAPWDA certification or equivalent national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a working dog handler
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a military or law enforcement dog handler within the last 7 years
Must possess a minimum of one (1) additional year of security-related experience. Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the training course
Must attend and successfully complete required training
Attend and successfully complete firearms training with the Glock-19, M4 or MK18 as specified by the designated TO, M240, and M249, re-qualifying as required
Obtain and maintain a personnel security clearance
Attend and successfully complete training, to be a minimum of three (3) hours in length, addressing the following topics:
Recognition of improvised explosive devices (IED) and explosive materials, both in general and relating specifically to the task order area of operations
Safe explosives handling, explosives storage protocols, and explosives transportation protocols, to include protocols for avoiding cross-contamination of explosive training materials
Phase I of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) National Odor Recognition Test (NORT)
Phase II of the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) certification test
Complete the WPS Physical Readiness Test at the 65 % performance level, and maintain that fitness level for the duration of the contract
Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order in specific
As required by the Client, applicants will need to show proof of full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA
APPLY