Law Enforcement K-9 Handler (Jacksonville)

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

Works with assigned K-9 to protect and safeguard the premises, property, personnel, and operations of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. As a K-9 team, responds to incidents on Bank property, provides emergency services and explosive detection capability. This position is an essential function of the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains designation required to operate as a law enforcement officer pursuant to the authority given the Board of Governors by Section 11 (q) of the Federal Reserve Act and the Uniform Regulations for Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers. Meets minimum requirements of all department standards and training requirements.
  
• Operates as a law enforcement K-9 handler to provide explosives detection screening of all Federal Reserve deliveries, vehicles entering upon or adjacent to Bank property, sites of special events on Bank property, and routinely patrols Bank property and grounds. Responds to special requests for explosive detection based on unusual or suspicious circumstances.
  
• Maintains proficiency and certification for self and K-9 in explosive detection in accordance with applicable laws and Federal Reserve policy. Responsible for all maintenance, care, handling and training of assignedK-9.
  
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of key responsibilities such as: operating policies, weapons (lethal and non-lethal), use of force applications, physical security equipment, first aid and CPR/AED, firefighting techniques, civil disorders, and public relations. Responds to alarms, accidents, and incidents, accurately report associated facts in writing, and performs follow up duties as directed. Must exhibit reasonable judgment over life safety issues, the discrete handling of detected weapons and/or explosive devices and the proper handling of sensitive information and incidents. Could be required to testify in court in response to a subpoena regarding accidents or incidents.
  
• Maintains proficiency in use of computer and related software, computerized access and control systems, video surveillance equipment, x-ray and metal screening equipment and various alarm systems.
  
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and technological developments in the K-9 and Law Enforcement field.
  
• Performs additional duties in support of law enforcement operations as directed by management.
  

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or 2 years of experience preferred.
  

Experience :

• Two years prior law enforcement or 2 years of K-9 experience preferred.
  

Qualifications:

• Documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
  
  
• Prior civilian or military K9 handler experience preferred.
  
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
  
  
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays or extended hours during emergency or crisis situations.
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
  
• Proven ability to remain customer focused and calm in stressful situations is required.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion.
  
  
• Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process.
  
  

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
  
• Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
  
• Generously subsidized public transportation
  
• Annual tuition reimbursement
  
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
  

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.


Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No

Job Category
Operations Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)

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