Handler Training Lead Hourly SEA

Global K9 Protection Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,390 - 46,132; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group is seeking a dedicated Handler Training Lead in Seattle to guide K9 instruction, behavior monitoring, and training program execution. The role focuses on mentoring handlers, coordinating field practice events, and ensuring compliance with TSA standards for the K9 teams.

The successful candidate will lead training initiatives, maintain training logs, and develop/update procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and performance of the K9 program.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to mentor, train and monitor team performance.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, across ops and K9 teams.
• Excellent time management and multitasking in field environments.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and policy alignment.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• K9 instruction and training program delivery.
• Monitor and adjust K9 behavior as required.
• Coordinate field practice events and schedules.
• Maintain K9 training logs and progress records.
• Ensure TSA certification standards are met by handlers and canines.
• Develop and update training procedures and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98158

Salary Range: $28.50 - $28.50 Hourly

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