K-9 Handler

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***This position is Remote, with candidates required to reside Missouri***

Job Purpose: Works as a team and will be used to support investigations in searches and hazardous situations. The K-9 Handler position is first an intricate part of the investigations team. The K-9 Handler position is an assignment and works for and in these position at the request of the Departments of Corrections. 

Essential Duties: 

• Work as a team with a trained K9 to detect specific substances or items. 
• Continue skills training of a Handler with supervision of K9 Supervisor. 
• Maintain and submit required K-9 Handler reports and evaluations.  
• Maintain the high level of canine training, to ensure that the K9 is kept at an acceptable level of readiness.  
• Maintain the health and safety of K9.  
• Must be on-call to accept whatever hours and days assigned by the Office. 
• Must maintain proper facilities and training area for the dog at personal residence.  
• Maintain any and all special equipment issued to him, including a motor vehicle. 
• Must stay informed on all new canine deployment and training techniques.  
• Must be aware of any legislation or laws affecting the canine concept and be able to give informative information to the administration on the impact of that law or legislation. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic dog handling and training skills. 
• Non-Verbal Communication Skills. 
• Ability to observe the K9’s behavior and understand signs. 
• Careful attention to detail. 
• Knowledge of proper groom techniques. 
• Ability to recognize common canine health issues. 
• Knowledge of canine anatomy and breed standards. 
• Must be able to perform efficiently, under stressful situations, within DOC facilities. 
• Ability to work under time constraints. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED 
• 1+ years' related experience and/or training. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice or related field of study. 

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. 
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel. 

Salary and Benefits:

At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.

• $16.54 - $20.74
• Eligible for $255 to purchase company equipment (keyboard, monitor, headset, etc.
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Benefits

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Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.