Job Duties/Scope Of Work Essential job duties of this position include: • Ensures all required training of assigned canine personnel is completed in a timely manner in accordance with directives. • Produces and maintains a monthly canine training calendar that covers all areas of canine team proficiency. • Completes quarterly HP-METL training with assigned K-9 Teams. • Ensures all K-9 post orders are maintained and updated to comply with all state and federal mandates. • Ensures explosive inventory is maintained and replaced in accordance with state and federal requirements and guidelines. • Maintains and updates all lesson plans related to the training of canines, explosive detection K-9 teams, and the safe handling, transporting, and storage of explosive training aids. • Conducts initial 400 hours training for new K-9 Handlers as set forth in Washington State Administrative Code and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Policy Manual Chapter 6 "Canine Certification Requirements." • Ensures all teams are certified meeting the DOE Standard 1242-2023 Canine Explosive Detection Team Certification. • Conducts daily proficiency training for canine handlers and canines. • Ensures assigned canine personnel are properly trained and equipped to complete daily assigned tasks. • Ensures all equipment is serviceable and replaced when needed. • Ensures all assigned vehicles are properly equipped and maintained in order to meet mission requirements. • Maintains thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. • Responsible for the immediate and effective deployment of canine teams to protect Hanford resources. • Responsible for the overall safety of personnel and canines assigned to the program and ensures handlers comply with established safety policies and procedures while practicing safe work habits. Basic Qualifications • BA/BS degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or related discipline, plus eight (8) years of experience - OR - an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Must maintain a Department of Energy Federal Commission. • Must have a valid state driver's license. • Maintain a Human Reliability Program position. • Must have a minimum of two (2) years as a Canine Handler/Trainer. • Must be able to obtain Washington State Police Canine Association Trainer certification. • Must be able to obtain a Washington State Labor and Industries Explosive Handler and Purchaser License. *Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" Clearance. Any offer of employment is contingent on the applicant passing a background investigation. As part of the investigation, Federal investigators will examine many aspects of the applicant's past including: financial and criminal histories, mental and emotional health, education and travel, drug and alcohol usage, personal and organizational relationships, as well as other aspects of the applicant's background. Desired Qualifications • Ability to obtain and maintain, at a minimum, Security Police Officer I/Basic Readiness qualifications. • Have experience with records management, preparation, and analysis. • Prior experience as an instructor. In-depth knowledge of: • Principles of Conditioning relating to canine training. • Detector dog protocols. • First Aid for canines. • Canine proficiency training. • Explosive handling, accountability, transporting, and storage. • Recognizing canine training deficiencies and take appropriate corrective actions to resolve these deficiencies. • Recognizing handler training deficiencies and take appropriate corrective actions to resolve these deficiencies. Compensation & Benefits Grade 18: $104,175 to $131,425 Grade 19: $114,475 to $144,325 Grade 20: $126,025 to $158,