Elite K9 Explosive Detection Owner-Handler | $40+/hr, Travel

Nation Security; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

K9 Care & Maintenance Stipend

Travel & Mileage Allowances

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nation Security Services LLC is seeking experienced K9 Owner-Handlers to deploy with their Explosive Detection Canines across high-profile client locations in Florida. You and your working dog will form an elite detection team safeguarding major venues, ports, campuses, and corporate sites.

Base pay starts at $40.00 per hour, with stipends for canine care, housing, and travel. Candidates must own a certified EDC canine, have 2+ years of experience, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and pass

Qualifications

• Own a certified or certifiable Explosive Detection Canine (50–90 lbs).
• Minimum 2+ years of EDC handler experience in military/K9 or high-tier private security.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and secure site credentials (SIDA, TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Explosive detection screening at client facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Canine care, housing, feeding, conditioning, and health management.
• Ongoing odor detection drills and decoy scenarios for readiness and certifications.
• Maintain daily logs, training records, and incident reports for compliance.
• Coordinate with client directors, venue managers, and dispatch teams during deployments.

Skills

K9 ownership

EDC experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nation Security Services LLC is seeking experienced K9 Owner-Handlers to deploy with their Explosive Detection Canines across high-profile client locations in Florida. You and your working dog will form an elite detection team safeguarding major venues, ports, campuses, and corporate sites.

Base pay starts at $40.00 per hour, with stipends for canine care, housing, and travel. Candidates must own a certified EDC canine, have 2+ years of experience, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and pass