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Constellis

Junior K9 Handler

Chicago, IL

$21 - $24/hr

Junior Handler The Junior Handler will be responsible for screening cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The Junior Handler will be required to complete a 4-8-week minimum team ...

Constellis

Junior K9 Handler

Chicago, IL

$21 - $24/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Junior Handler will be responsible for screening cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The Junior Handler will be required to complete a 4-8-weeks minimum team ...

U.S. Army

Transportation Coordinator

Fairfield, OH · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

In this entry-level role, you will plan, schedule, and track transportation for troops, cargo, and ... Must pass drug screening and background check. * Must be in good physical health with no major ...

U.S. Army

Transportation Coordinator

Fairfield, OH

$40K - $80K/yr

In this entry-level role, you will plan, schedule, and track transportation for troops, cargo, and ... Must pass drug screening and background check. * Must be in good physical health with no major ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entrylevel cargo screening k9 in the United States is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Cargo Screening K9 vs Entrylevel Airport Security Officer?

AspectEntrylevel Cargo Screening K9Entrylevel Airport Security Officer
CertificationsCan include K9 handling and certification, TSA credentialsTSA certification, security training
Work EnvironmentCargo facilities, transportation hubsAirports, security checkpoints
Employer & IndustryLogistics companies, cargo screening agenciesAirports, transportation security agencies

Both roles involve security screening but differ in focus: Cargo Screening K9 specialists work with trained dogs to detect contraband in cargo, while Airport Security Officers focus on passenger and baggage screening at airports. The certifications and work environments overlap but serve distinct security functions within the transportation industry.

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Junior K9 Handler

Junior K9 Handler

Constellis

Chicago, IL

$21 - $24/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Constellis rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 101 rated security

Job description

Junior Handler

The Junior Handler will be responsible for screening cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The Junior Handler will be required to complete a 4–8-week minimum team training course and certification prior to mobilization to the assigned location.

Pay Transparency/Compensation

  • Pay rate is compensated at $21-24 per hour
  • Virtual rate is compensated at twenty dollars per hour
  • Moyock rate is compensated at fifteen dollars per hour

Responsibilities

  • Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify potential threats
  • Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed
  • Perform Junior Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog
  • Responsible for maintaining training records
  • Responsible for maintaining training records, care, and maintenance of assigned certified canine. The assigned canine must be permitted to live inside the employee's residence. The employee's residence must be adequate, indoor, and climate-controlled for the canine. The canine living area at the employee's residence is subject to reoccurring inspections.
  • Must maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances
  • Must be willing to operate company vehicle (during on-site training)
  • Work conditions can vary from a busy training environment to fieldwork, both subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Work hours will be dictated by the customers agreed upon schedule. Nights, weekends, and holiday hours will be required, and the work schedule will vary. Travel may also be required
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must have held citizenship for a minimum of three years prior to date of application
  • Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must be able to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for Airport Badge within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must be able to transport assigned Canine and Crate (inside the vehicle) to/from assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control
  • Must be able to pass the applicable Contract Testing and Certifications for the program within four to eight weeks of employment; candidate must maintain the certification requirements
  • Must have a valid US drivers license and satisfactory driver record.
  • Drivers license must be compliant with REAL ID standards or possess a valid U.S. passport in addition to a valid drivers license.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
  • Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Must be able to lift and carry various items weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

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