Handler Training Lead Hourly SEA

Global K9 Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is seeking a Handler Training Lead to oversee K9 instruction, behavior monitoring, and field practice coordination. The role requires leading trainers and handlers, updating training standards, and ensuring TSA policy alignment. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

The position is full-time and hourly, with competitive pay based on experience. Occasional after-hours work and weekend availability may be required to support canine training

Qualifications

• Experience in canine instruction and training coordination.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for handlers and dogs.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead K9 instruction sessions and monitor canine behavior.
• Coordinate field practice events and training schedules.
• Maintain and update training standards and SOPs with TSA relevance.
• Mentor, train, and monitor handlers and canine proficiency.
• Manage training logs and ensure compliance with GK9PG policies.
• Prepare and update training records, schedules, and audits.

Skills

K9 instruction

K9 behavior monitoring

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

ATF license eligibility

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