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K9 Handler
Securiguard Services Ltd. - Vancouver, BC

Welcome to Securiguard! Securiguard is committed to building a facilitative environment of respect and personal growth for all of our staff. We support this commitment with highly competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training, reliable equipment and supportive supervision as well as great opportunities for advancement, community involvement and work/life balance practices. Securiguard maintains a highly trained Canine (K-9) division that is certified in narcotic and explosive detection as well as canine protection patrols. Developed for high-risk situations, Securiguard’s K-9 division was the first private patrol certified by the RCMP. The division has since been expanded to include foot patrols for customer sites, as well as providing explosive, weapons and narcotics detection services. It has been used in crowd control situation for major events. The use of a dog in conjunction with trained security guards adds a high level of deterrence and peace of mind for our clients. Our K-9 teams are geared for rapid response resourcing to assist our clients with unique challenges in camps, airports, cruise ships, trucking and shipping environments as well as the physical protection of assets such as remote parking lots and commercial properties Currently we are recruiting for Fulltime and Part-time K9 Handlers to join our team of certified professionals. Job Duties: Actively attend all sites required with your K9 partner – patrol premises with a focus on effective deterrence and removal of any unauthorized persons on site Provide excellent customer service with a continual focus on client and community relations. Care for the designated K9 as per provincial regulations Assist and respond to any calls by the K9 Operations Manager for additional service as required. Conduct Access Control Interior & Exterior Patrols as required, including but not restricted to parking lots, stairwells, hallways, common area facilities Providing Excellent Customer Services Coordinating & Liaising with Police and other Emergency Services Providers as Required Providing detailed reports including reports including occurrence reports, incident reports, and patrol reports as required. Reporting and documenting any safety hazards to the Operations Managers Explosive or Narcotics Detection Availability Requirements: Graveyards Afternoons Mornings Weekends Requirements: Valid BC Security License Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a Clean Drivers Abstract The ability to work outside during inclement weather Excellent Communication Skills (Both Verbal and Written) Strong Attention to Detail 24/7 Availability Desire and Passion to work with Dogs Commitment to a 4 month K9 Training Program Safe Vehicle to Transport a K9 The ability to take care of K9 after hours and live in a friendly environment for a dog Fenced Yard for a K9 Additional Information: House Inspection will be required by a K9 Operations Manager Cost of Food for K9 Dogs is covered by Securiguard Services Available Shifts: Full-time Weekends Graveyards Part-time Afternoons Employee Perks We Offer: Free Uniforms Paid Training Flexible Schedules Benefits after 9 months to P/T & F/T Employees (Other terms apply) Recognition Programs & Events Discount Cineplex Movie Tickets, PNE Playland Tickets, and Much More! To become a part of the Securiguard Team, please apply online at: www.securiguard.com