Employment for Military K9 handlers - Page 1

I thought I would post this in case someone on the board is looking for work. I found it while looking for work myself on Craigs List non the less.  One never knows what they will find these days on CL (hopefully not the second killer recently reported on the news)

K9 Handlers, Trainers, & Kennel Masters (Overseas Deployment)

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Date: 2010-05-04, 8:17AM PDT
Reply to: job-zrkky-1723924323@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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Reputable defense contracting company has been awarded a contract and is currently hiring experienced Narcotics and Explosives Dual Purpose K9 Handlers, Trainers and Kennel Masters for deployment overseas to KAF (Kandahar Air Field) and various FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) in Afghanistan. These deployments are for up to one year in duration with an option for further commitment beyond the initial deployment. This project offers a competitive pay and compensation package. These are immediate openings with training and deployments occurring over the next several weeks.

K9 Handler Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years experience handling Military Working Dogs or Police Service Canines
• Minimum of one year experience handling explosives or narcotics detection canines
• Ability to Pass a National Agency Check and criminal background investigation
• Must be third party trained (i.e. Prior military training from the 341st CWDTS or Municipal Government-Sponsored Canine Handler’s Course)
• Must be able to apply and be approved for a valid US Passport before deployment


K9 Trainer/Supervisor Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a K-9 Handler.
• Must be third party trained (i.e. Prior military training from the 341st CWDTS or Municipal Government-Sponsored Canine Trainer’s Course).
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Narcotics or Explosives Detection Handler.
• Must be able to apply and be approved for a valid US Passport before deployment
• Must be able to Pass a National Agency Check and criminal background investigation


K9 Kennel Master/Project Manager Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6 years experience handling Military Working Dogs or Police Service Canines
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Kennel Master (IAW AR 190-12)
• Experience as a Handler and Kennel Master can run concurrent
• Must be able to apply and be approved for a valid US Passport before deployment
• Must be able to Pass a National Agency Check and criminal background investigation

Please submit resumes and k9 certifications for consideration. Only those with the qualifications listed above will be considered.



Location: Overseas Deployment
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000