
Kennel Technician
Winchester, Virginia
Kennel Technician
Winchester, Virginia Position: Type Full Time Req ID: 2025-1356981 Work Days Available: Monday - Friday,Saturday - Sunday Date posted: 03/24/2025Advance 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 diverse, inclusive, and 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. Enjoy comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and exclusive perks.
Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Kennel Technician. The Kennel Technician is responsible for maintaining canine kennels and food preparation areas personnel and a wide variety of other duties as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the logistical support for transporting personnel and canines to and from a pre-determined location\
- Drive and transport personnel including canines in and around Northern Virginia region
- Provide Log Reports
- Provide Incident Reports
- Assign with minor maintenance, cleaning, and inventory
- Feed, walk, exercise, and bath canines as needed in our care
- Administer medications as indicated by veterinarian personnel
- Bring canines to and from the kennel during before, during and after training
- Clean up after canines both inside the facility and outside, and clean canine kennels
- Maintain the training and kennel facility as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment and supplies
- Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as prepping training floors or food for canines
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Possess, or be able to obtain, a minimum Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) level clearance
- Valid driver’s license
- No prior work experience required
- Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation, and passenger safety rules
- Ability to read installation maps to determine the shortest and safest route
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Availability on weekends and holidays to tend to kenneled canines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior professional work experience caring for canines
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more!
- Pay starts at $21.63/hourly
- Retention bonus every 6 months
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
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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Trusted, Reliable, Forward-Thinking, Courageous, Caring, Nimble and Responsive - Our shared sense of duty to our customers and to one another, a dedication to a customer experience that is an industry standard
- Our relationships are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day.
We do exciting and fulfilling work that protects people and assets, and that feels good
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From the time our Professional Security Guards are hired, Generally, excluding some clients and unions, employees are eligible for health and welfare benefits 1st of month following 60 days of employment. For 401(k) eligibility employees are eligible after 6 months of service.
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