Location: Kuwait
Aegis, LLC is seeking applicants for positions connected with the upcoming K-BOSSS rebid at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.
Position Description Summary:
AEGIS, LLC, a leading international provider of security services, is seeking qualified Explosive Detection Dog/Narcotics Detection Dog (EDD/NDD) Handlers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The EDD/NDD Handler is responsible for searching for unauthorized munitions and explosive devices at designated ECPs and other locations on ASG-KU facilities, as well as conducting random patrol activities IAW PMO policies.
EDD/NDD Handlers are responsible for searching for unauthorized drugs at designated ECPs and other locations on ASG-KU facilities, as well as conducting random patrol activities IAW PMO guidance.
All EDD/NDD Handlers will be responsible for providing emergency response services as needed
Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills Required:
The EDD/NDD teams shall consist of one trained handler and one trained canine IAW AR 190-12 and shall be trained together before being presented for certification
EDD/NDD Handlers shall be trained to the same standards as taught at Lackland, AFB and preferably have completed a DOD-recognized school
EDD/NDD handlers shall be familiarized with the detection of explosives or drugs hidden in billeting and office areas as well as mission oriented locations (e.g., aircraft, ship, warehouses, etc.)
EDD/NDD Handlers must develop an understanding of what odors the dog is able to detect and determine the different changes in the dog's behavior when the EDD is detecting an explosive device or other substances that are not explosive in nature, such as containers, wrappings, tapes, etc. EDDs provided under this contract will be trained to work on leash and certified on 9 of the following 10 explosives:
Military dynamite
Water gel (Tovex)
TNT (trinitrotoluene)
Smokeless powder
C-4 plastic explosive
Detonating cord
Potassium chlorate (pharmaceutical)
Sodium chlorate (pharmaceutical)
Semtex (post-certification training requirement)
Commercial dynamite (either Gelatin or ammonium nitrate)
EDD/NDD Handlers must develop an understanding of what odors the dog is able to detect and determine the different changes in the dog's behavior when the NDD is detecting a drug or other substances that are not controlled substance in nature, such as containers, wrappings, tapes, etc. NDDs provided under this contract will be trained to work on-leash and certified on all five (5) of the following drugs:
Marijuana
Cocaine
Hashish
Heroin
MDMA (ecstasy)
Minimum Qualifications:
US Citizen.
At least 21 years of age.
Must hold active DOD Secret Clearance -OR- must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance.
Physically able to perform all duties, functions, and activities.
Free from communicable diseases, in general good health.
Vision correctable to 20/30, not color blind and no hearing loss.
Pass physical exam, meet Army height and weight standards, pass an Army physical fitness test.
Be able to pass a background investigation.
Literate in English, able to write reports.
Graduate of DoD certified (i.e. Lackland AFB) dog handler training for Explosives Detector or Narcotic Detection or equivalent.
Aegis employment is based on satisfying Psychological Evaluation and Background Investigation.
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