Job at a glance
The Canine Training Center (CTC), a component of TSA's Training and Development, is the designated "Center for Excellence" and the largest explosives detection canine program in the Department of Homeland Security. Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas, the CTC features a state-of-the-art $12 million campus with 21 training labs simulating real world transportation environments, including airport terminals, aircraft, and rail systems.
Major duties: This Supervisory Training Instructor (Canine) position is located Training and Development- Canine Training Center, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Designs, develops, revises, and instructs complex subject matter to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of basic and advanced canine training programs that meets the goals and objectives of T&D and the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP).
Incumbent serves as a recognized TSA subject-matter expert in canine training. May be called upon to represent TSA at interagency, inter-governmental, international, and stakeholders' meetings, symposia, or conferences. Advises management on the operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned program(s). Provides recommendations to address areas of concern; oversees implementation of fixes and assesses effectiveness of solutions.
Advises management on unusual or complex operational issues. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with multiple law enforcement organizations at all levels in support of canine programs/teams within those organizations. The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Requirements: You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Position requires frequent travel and occasional work on weekends. Incumbent may be required to work with various hazardous chemicals including explosives.Position is subject to hazardous duty pay. Physical Demands: Incumbent must be physically able to work outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions.
May have to lift dogs (up to 80lbs) or heavy supplies. Work requires walking, bending, and standing. Work environment: The work environment involves high risks with regular and recurring exposure to weather extremes and to potentially dangerous situations with aggressive dogs. For example, works closely with potentially dangerous animals, where safety precautions cannot completely eliminate the danger.
Incumbent is subject to scratches, bites, unpleasant odors, and loud barking noises. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. This position is subject to the supervisory probationary period, unless the incumbent has previously completed the probationary requirement. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.
These authorities are subject to change.