Tetra Tech, a leader in consulting, engineering, environmental science and technical services worldwide has a challenging and immediate opportunity for a highly motivated professional in our growing Pro-telligent business unit.

PRO-telligent, A TetraTech Company, is seeking an experienced Certified K-9 Handler for a government client. The position will be based in Haiti.

The K-9 advisor must be a Law Enforcement Officer having extensive experience dealing with narcotic and explosive detection canines, as well as identifying people who have been carrying or have been in contact with illegal drugs and controlled substances, and conducting searches. He/she will serve as a training facilitator with the ability to instruct, mentor, and periodically test the canines and their handlers.  This advisor will need to develop a training program and SOP for the unit.  He/she will work closely with the BLTS Commanding Officer to set team goals, reinforcing the concept of the duties of a K-9 Handler. Additionally, the advisor will need to be able to identify equipment and instructional material needed for the unit.

UNPOL Advisor Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle (an International Driving Permit for third country nationals)
2. Unblemished background
3. Excellent health and be able to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests
4. Valid U.S. passport (for non – U.S. citizens, valid passport from their country of citizenship)
5. Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills
6. The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise
7. UNPOL Advisors shall complete a basic firearms qualification course prior to deployment. 
8. Ten (10) years of progressive experience in police management and supervision, visionary skills and ability to form strong partnerships in a diverse culture.
9. Candidates must be currently employed with a federal, state, municipal or county law enforcement service or be recently retired/separated within the last five years.
10. Have held at least the rank of Lieutenant or similar for minimum of 2 years. 
11. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement or related field; an advanced or law enforcement command training through FBI, PERF, SPI, Northwestern, etc.
12. Overseas experience in senior level position on an international police assistance mission is preferred.
13. UNPOL police advisors are required to have proficiency in English equivalent to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) level 3/3, A proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or French at the (FSI) Language Proficient Rating of a 3/3. Non Creole or French speaking candidates will require approval from the UN prior to starting the application process.  FSI 3/3 Rating is defined as: 3S Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations; 3R Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension. 
14. Be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification.