Handler Training Lead Hourly MIA

Global K9; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group LLC in Miami is seeking a Handler Training Lead to oversee K9 instruction, behavior adjustment, and training program development. You will coordinate field practice, manage training logs, and ensure TSA-related standards are met for handlers and canines.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to mentor staff, excellent communication, and the capacity to work outside normal hours. This full-time, hourly position offers competitive pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain an ATF Employee Possessor license.
• Mentorship and people development to grow staff and K9 teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with operations.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to team culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation abilities.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• K9 instruction and training program oversight.
• K9 behavior adjustment and monitoring.
• Coordinate field practice events and update policies/procedures.
• Maintain training logs for all K9 teams and progression.
• Ensure TSA certification standards and proficiency for handlers and canines.
• Develop and implement training standards and updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Job description

Descriptions/ Job Summary

Handler Training Lead

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Competitive pay rates based on experience

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Handler Site Trainer to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

Responsibilities

• K9 Instruction
• K9 Behavior Adjustment and Monitoring
• Mobile K9 Behavioral Solutions
• Blind Audits
• Internal Audits
• K9 Records Management
• Preparing CETA Training Schedules
• K9 Proficiency
• K9 Training
• Mentor, Train, Monitor Handler & K9 Proficiency
• K9 Medical and Behavioral Assessment
• Maintaining and ensuring TSA Certification standards and proficiency for Global K9 Handlers and their canines.
• Development and implementation of training standards and updates,
• Coordinate field practice events and develop and update policies and procedures.
• Implementation of training procedures.
• Coordinate and manage local proficiency training.
• Compliance of all GK9PG Policies and Procedures, TSA Policies as related to CCSPK9
• Manage training logs of all K9 team progression.

Qualifications

• Ability to get and maintain a Employee Possessor license through ATF
• Mentors, inspires and champions employees for continued growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports.
• Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner.
• Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight.
• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.
• Relocation Allowance – Not Available