K9 Handler

Position Title: K9 Handler

Activation Date: 24 August, 2025 Announced Date: 24 August, 2025 Expire Date: 05 September, 2025

• Job Location: Herat Kabul
• Nationality: National
• Category: Other
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
• Vacancy Number: GAVS-006/2025
• No. Of Jobs: 0
• City: Herat & Kabul
• Organization: GAAC Holding-AVSEC
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience
• Contract Duration: Four Months (Extendable)
• Gender: Male
• Education: High school diploma equivalent/Certificates of K9 Handler
• Close date: 2025-09-05
  
  

About GAAC Holding-AVSEC

GAAC Holding Afghanistan is a subsidiary company of GAAC Holding SPV LTD, a UAE based company of global best in class partners with specialist in airport management and extensive experience working in emerging markets. With circa 1,000 employees in Afghanistan, GAAC provides ground handling and aviation security services in different international airports, including Kabul, Heart, Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif.

Job Description

Canine Health & Readiness Management

• Ensure assigned detection dog is medically fit, groomed, and prepared for operational duties daily.
• Conduct pre-shift health checks (e.g., hydration, energy levels, injury inspection).
• Administer basic first aid and report veterinary concerns to the K9 Supervisor/Vet immediately.
  
  

Operational Detection Duties

• Perform security sweeps of aircraft, cargo, baggage, terminals, vehicles, and restricted zones using explosive/narcotic detection dogs.
• Follow standardized search protocols compliant with National & International aviation security guidelines.
• Document and report suspicious substances or threats to the AVSEC Operations.
  
  

Training & Behavioral Conditioning

• Implement daily explosive/narcotic detection trainings to maintain canine proficiency.
• Adapt training programs based on individual dog performance (e.g., scent recognition, obedience).
• Record training outcomes and update K9 certification logs for regulatory audits.
  
  

Hygiene & Welfare Compliance

• Maintain clean kennels, training areas, and equipment.
• Ensure dogs receive scheduled rest breaks, hydration, and meals during shifts.
• Monitor play/socialization sessions to prevent inter-dog aggression or injuries.
  
  

Reporting & Coordination

• Submit daily activity logs detailing searches, training, and incidents.
• Liaise with AVSEC management, veterinary staff, and law enforcement on K9-related issues.
• Assist in emergency response drills (e.g., bomb threats, narcotics interdiction).
  
  

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adhere to departmental work policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Company's internal policies and regulations.
• Uphold sustainability principles by practicing environmentally friendly approaches in job-related activities.
• Fulfil roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Company’s response, control, and recovery systems for emergencies and business continuity.
• Abide by safety, occupational health, environmental, and business continuity policies and regulations issued by the Company and relevant authorities.
• Ensure personal safety, as well as the safety of colleagues and the public, by following regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Promptly report accidents, occupational injuries, and environmental impacts in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform any additional tasks that may arise from time to time to meet operational and organizational requirements.
  
  

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• High school diploma equivalent/Certificates of K9 Handler
  
  

Experience

• Must have two-years experience as Dog Handler
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must have good time management skills
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Decision making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Highly effective organizational skills.
  
  

Language skills: Good in English, Dari/Pashto – written and spoken

Submission Guideline

• You are required to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter following the link: https://forms.gle/ApnR63CgnkVYkRmQA
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment
• No application will be accepted after the closing date
  
  

Submission Email

https://forms.gle/ApnR63CgnkVYkRmQA