Law Enforcement Operations
Canine Handler - Explosives
About This Position
Sameas Type3plus Type2 The Type2Canine Handler-Explosives The Type3Canine Handler-Explosives Not Specified handlesoneormorecaninesthatare handlesoneormorecaninesthatare trainedtodetectandalerttothe trainedtodetectandalerttothe presenceofexplosivesandexplosives- presenceofexplosivesandexplosives- relatedsubstances(e.g.,propellants, relatedsubstances(e.g.,propellants, oxidizers,precursors)forwhichithas oxidizers,precursors)forwhichithas beentrainedthatmaybeperson-borne beentrainedthatmaybelocatedinthe environment
Training Requirements
Sameas Type2 Sameas Type3,PLUS: Completionofan Authority Having Not Specified 1. Theacquisitionandprocessing Jurisdiction(AHJ)-validatedtraining ofodor/scentbythecaninewithan programthatmeetsorexceedsthe emphasisonairscenting Standardfor Trainingand Certificationof 2. Educationonthevarious Canine Detectionof Explosives, environmentalconditionsaffecting American National Standards Institute odor/scentdispersionwithanemphasis (ANSI)/Academy Standards Board onsearchtechniquesthatmaximizethe (ASB)Standard092thatincludes,butis chancesforthecaninetoencounterodor notlimitedtothefollowing: 1. Educationonexplosivessafety toincludestorage,transportation,and handling 2. Theabilityto“readthecanine” (recognizethecanine’schangeof behaviortoparticularstimuli) 3. Theacquisitionandprocessing ofodor/scentbythecanine 4. Educationonthevarious environmentalconditionsaffecting odor/scentdispersion 5. Caninehandlingtechniques (e.g.,voiceinflectionandleadhandling) 6. Rewardingthecanine 7. Educationoncognitivebias 8. Firstaidforcanineandhandler 9. Fitnessforcanineandhandler 10. Relevantlegalaspectsto include: a. Effectofodor/scentdispersion b. Relevantcaselaw c. Preparationoflegal documentation d. Preparationforcourtroom testimony 11. Caninehandlertrainingmay includetechniquesforcollecting, handling,storing,anddisposingof articlesandodor/scentevidenceas requiredbythecaninehandler’s organization (Continued) 1.1-SEPTEMBER2025 CANINEHANDLER-EXPLOSIVES 2OF5 Position Qualificationfor On-scene Security,Pro
Experience
Sameas Type2 Sameas Type3 Knowledge,Skills,and Abilities: Not Specified 1. Knowledgeofcaninesearch andotherexplosive-relatedhazards 2. Knowledgeofcapabilitiesand limitationsofcaninesearch 3. Understandingofcaninesearch proceduresinmission-specific operationalenvironments Experience: Completionof AHJ-validatedequivalent trainingprogramfor Canine Handler- Explosives
FEMA RTLT Standard
Canine Handler - Explosives
ID: 6-509-1489
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