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Published 12/18/25 12:14PM
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Volunteer with the Houston HOBBY TSA K9 Team

TSA DETECTION CANINE PROGRAM
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    January 6, 2026, 5:45 AM GMT-6
    End Date:
    March 31, 2026, 8:00 AM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Looking for 1-2 decoys any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for approximately 2-4 hours early mornings to act as decoy role players for K9 training activities.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Crime & Safety
    Good For:
    Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Able to stand/sit for a few hours, can navigate walking/moving through lines, and no fear of animals. Our dogs search for the presence of target odor and may follow, target sniff or sit next to you.

    Description

    Volunteer with the Houston HOBBY TSA K9 Team

    Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer K9 Decoy!

    The TSA Canine Program deploys canine teams in support of day-to-day activities that protect the nation's transportation systems. Multiple volunteers are needed for the months of January to March

    TSA HOU K9 Decoys provide support by aiding in reality-based training and scenarios at William P. Hobby (HOU) Airport. Your role as a decoy volunteer will be to carry a concealed training aid and participate in real life airport activities in areas where a Passenger Screening Canine Team is conducting search activity. Role players provide opportunity for the working K9 to be rewarded for successfully isolating explosive odor threat during training scenarios.

    Location

    On-site

    Hobby Airport (HOU)

    7800 Airport Blvd, William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas, US
    William P. Hobby Airport

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