Also called: Explosives Detection Dog Handler, TSA Canine Handler
Works with a dog trained to sniff out explosives, drugs, or contraband at airports, borders, and events.
Walks a Belgian Malinois through an airport terminal sniffing bags for explosives, sweeps a stadium before a game, and keeps up daily training so the dog's nose stays sharp.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Government or private training programs; often military or law enforcement background.
Ways in: Military, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Steady demand for security.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Airport CT scanners and electronic sniffers are improving, which may trim some airport posts; dog teams still win in many field settings.
Classes: Biology, Psychology, Physical education, JROTC.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9099.
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