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Job Profile Title:

Sr Mgr K-9

Job Code:

19206

Profile Title:

19206 Sr Mgr K-9

Grade / Band:

L2

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The K-9 Senior Manger serves as the primary kennel master and is responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the kennel facility to include the day-to-day operations and oversight of K9 Managers and K9 Handlers. The K-9 Manager is also responsible for imprinting and training newly acquired detection dogs, as well as overseeing and conducting continuous weekly training exercises for all K-9 Handlers. In addition, the K9 Senior Manager will serve as the Corporate Security K9 Department head and carry out the direction, mission, and duties directed by the Executive Director of Special Operations on behalf of MGM Resorts International. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental policies, practices, and procedures.


Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and maintain all aspects of the kennel facility

Performs technical reviews of teams and makes recommendations concerning the ability of canine teams to remain proficient in the detection of explosives/firearms and advancing training to counter emerging threats

Manages schedules, reviews work, and evaluates K9 Managers all K9 employees

Evaluates and selects new detection dogs for the Corporate K-9 Program

Conducts continuous weekly training exercises on both K-9 explosive detection and firearms detection

Maintains the day-to-day health and welfare of assigned detection dogs, to include ensuring routine veterinary visits and maintenance of proper canine health documents

Supervises the cleaning and disinfecting of kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility with appropriate cleaning agents to maintain a healthy, clean, safe and sanitary facility

Oversees the provision of food, water, and proper care for all canine dogs by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy

Responsible for the safe and efficient control, handling, and disposal of explosive training aids, ensuring that all training aids are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with established protocols/best practices

Maintain up to date records on training, licenses, and permit requirements

Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed

Provide excellent guest service to guests and employees

Act as a First Responder in emergency situations

Be flexible to on-call hours as needed


Required for All Jobs

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States


Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Related field

Required


Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Canine management and supervisory experience

Required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Ability to participate in all evacuations procedures to aid guests and employees during an emergency

Ability to operate assigned equipment

Ability to learn, demonstrate proficiency and effectively use various computersoftware


Physical Requirements

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirement

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight/
w.p.m.

Balancing

 

 

 

X

 

 

Bending

 

 

 

X

 

 

Carrying __pounds

 

 

 

X

 

 

Clear speech - simple

 

 

 

X

 

 

Clear speech - complex

 

 

 

X

 

 

Climbing

 

 

 

X

 

 

Crawling

 

 

 

X

 

 

Crouching

 

 

 

X

 

 

Distant vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Driving - auto/van

 

 

 

X

 

 

Driving - limousine

 

 

 

X

 

 

Flexibility - upper body

 

 

 

X

 

 

Flexibility - lower body

 

 

 

X

 

 

Hearing/Listening

 

 

 

X

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

 

X

 

 

Lifting __pounds

 

 

 

X

 

 

Near vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Normal vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Pushing/Pulling

 

 

 

X

 

 

Reaching

 

 

 

X

 

 

Sitting

 

 

 

X

 

 

Standing - 5 hours minimum

 

 

 

X

 

 

Stooping

 

 

 

X

 

 

Typing __w.p.m.

 

 

 

X

 

 

Walking

 

 

 

X

 

 


Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.

Work Environment

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Communication - verbal

 

 

 

X

 

Communication - written

 

 

 

X

 

Confined area

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works alone

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works around others

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works with others

 

 

 

X

 

Exposure to dust / dirt

 

 

 

X

 

Exposure to fumes / odors

 

 

 

X

 

Extreme cold

 

 

 

X

 

Extreme heat

 

 

 

X

 

Fast pace

 

 

 

X

 

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

 

 

 

X

 

Hazardous conditions - high structures

 

 

 

X

 

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

 

 

 

X

 

Indoors

 

 

 

X

 

Noise levels - low to moderate

 

 

 

X

 

Noise levels - high

 

 

 

X

 

Office conditions

 

 

 

X

 

Outdoors

 

 

 

X

 

Restricted area

 

 

 

X

 

Shifts

 

 

 

X

 

Smoke

 

 

 

X

 

__% Travel

 

 

 

X

 

Wet/Humid

 

 

 

X

 


Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.

Mental Requirement

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Analytical

 

 

 

X

 

Clerical

 

 

 

X

 

Comprehension

 

 

 

X

 

Crisis incidents

 

 

 

X

 

Customer service

 

 

 

X

 

Decision making

 

 

 

X

 

Fatigue

 

 

 

X

 

High pressure

 

 

 

X

 

Judgment

 

 

 

X

 

Long hours

 

 

 

X

 

Math skills - advance

 

 

 

X

 

Math skills - basic

 

 

 

X

 

Memorization

 

 

 

X

 

Organization

 

 

 

X

 

Perception

 

 

 

X

 

Reading - simple

 

 

 

X

 

Reading - complex

 

 

 

X

 

Repetition

 

 

 

X

 

Safety hazards

 

 

 

X

 

Tight deadlines

 

 

 

X

 

Writing - simple

 

 

 

X

 

Writing - complex

 

 

 

X