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K9 Owner-Handler - Explosive Detection
Nation Security
Miami, USA
Full-time
Mid · 2+ years experience
Onsite
USD 40-40 hourly / hour
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Key Responsibilities
- Explosive Detection Screening: Conduct systematic, high-vigilance detection sweeps and searches across assigned client facilities and critical infrastructure.
- Canine Care & Welfare: Manage 24/7 care, housing, feeding, conditioning, and health for your working canine in full alignment with company standards.
- Continuous Proficiency Training: Direct ongoing odor detection drills and decoy scenarios to maintain peak operational readiness for state, federal, and 3PK9 certifications.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous daily search logs, training records, and incident reports to ensure 100% regulatory compliance.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain clear communication with client security directors, venue managers, and internal dispatch teams during deployments.
Requirements
- K9 Ownership: Must personally own a certified or certifiable Explosive Detection Canine (50–90 lbs) with high environmental stability in loud, crowded settings.
- Operational Experience: Minimum 2+ years of EDC handler experience in military (MWD), law enforcement, or high-tier private sector contract security.
- Bilingual Skills: Fluent in both English and Spanish is required (written and spoken).
- Legal & Vetting: U.S. Citizen or National with a High School Diploma or GED; able to pass a background check, drug screen, and secure site credentials (e.g., SIDA, TWIC).
- Logistics & Equipment: Valid Driver’s License with a clean record, a vehicle suitable for safe K9 transport, and home housing meeting strict security and climate standards.
- Availability & Travel: Willingness to work flexible, rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel regionally across Florida client sites.
Benefits
- Industry-leading base pay starting at $40.00/hour (commensurate with handler/K9 experience).
- Dedicated monthly K9 Care & Maintenance Stipend .
- Operational Travel & Mileage Allowances for regional field deployments.
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