Field Supervisor - Explosive Detection Canine - Field Supervisor
Los Angeles, California
Field Supervisor - Explosive Detection Canine - Field Supervisor
Los Angeles, California Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 2025-1494032 Date posted: 12/09/2025Company Overview:
Advance your career in security with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, the global leader in security and threat mitigation. Following the acquisition of MSA Security® in 2021, we became the world’s largest non-governmental canine detection company. Specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection, we offer exciting career opportunities for those passionate about canine security. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles such as canine officers, handlers, trainers, veterinary technicians, and kennel managers.
Our canine group under, Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) Field Supervisor . The Field Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the good order of the work force as it relates to client expectations, the public, and the best business practices of the canine group. The Field Supervisor will also be responsible for managing the duties, performance, and relations of EDC Handlers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide input into the development of employee standards of performances and conduct as well as post standard operating procedures
- Work directly with clients, assess client satisfaction; identify areas of concern, initiate corrective actions, and raise appropriate issues to senior management attention
- Work directly with client management and personnel to help meet the obligations of our contract, ensure MSA compliance, and maintain positive customer relationships
- Utilize best-practice industry knowledge, combined with career-experience, to train and retrain team members
- Assess and recommend discipline for Handlers on their team, up to and including termination of employment
- Provide input into the development of employee Standards of Performance and Conduct as well as Post Standard Operating Procedures
- Coordinate successfully with other MSA departments to ensure reliable operations
- Implement and enforces employee Standards of Performance and Conduct
- Implement and supervise the execution of Post Standard Operating Procedures, inclusive of client specific requirements and companywide business practices
- Review post orders and other details of assignments with employees; ensure understanding and clarify misunderstandings
- Coach, discipline, and provide balanced feedback to personnel as appropriate; meet personally with employees and document coaching and disciplinary actions
- Monitor actions of subordinates to ensure attentive, courteous, and professional behavior toward client representatives, fellow employees, visitors, and the public
- Ensure widest dissemination and understanding of employees Standard of Performance and Conduct
- Serve as the direct representative of the MSA Security Leadership and Management team to the field, and relay and enforce operational decisions and intent
- Conduct initial inquiry and investigations into allegations of the employee misconduct or SOP violations.
- Recommend policies and procedures for maximizing efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and overall performance in meeting client’s expectations
- Interview, select, and perform ongoing training to ensure success of new hires
- Complete administrative paperwork as required, and maintain records, forms, and reports as necessary
- Coordinate successfully with other MSA departments to ensure reliable operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, security license and/or other licensing and credentialing as required
- Certification as a TSA regulated 3PK9 certified EDC Team, or ability to obtain such certification
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with civilian law enforcement or military explosive detection handler
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an MSA Explosive Detection Canine Handler
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher)
- Be able to interact professionally with all levels of employees and clients
- Excellent time management skills; ability to balance multiple competing tasks in a time compressed environment while generating quality results
- Other:
- Possess adequate living environment to allow for the proper exercise and training of the canine
- Have access to reliable transportation sufficient to allow the safe transportation of the canine to and from work
- Willingness and ability to be available for incident/emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations, which includes various days and hours
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
- Prior civilian or military K9 handler experience
- Completion of a full military handler course
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
- A minimum of 8 or more years of service in any military branch
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid time off offered at an accrual rate of 4.923 hours bi-weekly
- Eight paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…
Pay $98K - 102K per year
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
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