K--9 Handler Detection - Alabama

Global K9 Group; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is seeking a dedicated Canine Detection Handler to join our elite team across Alabama. The role involves working with a trained canine to conduct vehicle searches, screen individuals at entry points, and perform proactive sweeps, with duties including travel to client sites and canine care.

You will maintain training and health records, liaise with clients and law enforcement, and be available for emergencies, demonstrations, and standby duty including nights and

Qualifications

• Must have a dependable personal vehicle.
• Must be able to house and care for a working canine.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a trained Elite Detection Canine to conduct searches of all vehicles entering or parked on facility grounds.
• Screen vendors, staff, and visitors at entry points for narcotics and prohibited items.
• Perform proactive sweeps of parking lots, perimeters, and exterior delivery areas.
• Transport yourself and your canine to/from client locations using your personal vehicle
• House and care for your assigned canine when off duty
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation in GlobalView platform.
• Ensure up-to-date canine health records and monthly preventatives are maintained
• Liaise with client managers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders
• Be available for emergency response, demonstrations, and standby duty (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Follow all SOPs and SOWs during operational searches and training

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Canine welfare

Record keeping

Flexibility

Job description

$35.00/hour Global K9 Protection Group LLC

Canine Detection Handler

Alabama Locations | Full Time | $35.00/hour Global K9 Protection Group LLC

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is seeking a dedicated and passionate Detection Canine Handlers to join our elite team. This role is essential to our mission of delivering world-class canine detection services to our clients across the country.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with a trained Elite Detection Canine to conduct searches of all vehicles entering or parked on facility grounds.
• Screen vendors, staff, and visitors at entry points for narcotics and prohibited items.
• Perform proactive sweeps of parking lots, perimeters, and exterior delivery areas.
• Transport yourself and your canine to/from client locations using your personal vehicle
• House and care for your assigned canine when off duty
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation in GlobalView platform.
• Ensure up-to-date canine health records and monthly preventatives are maintained
• Liaise with client managers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders
• Be available for emergency response, demonstrations, and standby duty (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Follow all SOPs and SOWs during operational searches and training

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to canine welfare and operational excellence
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and schedules

Requirements

• Must have a dependable personal vehicle
• Must be able to house and care for a working canine
• Ability to perform tasks accurately with minimal oversight
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Why Join Us?

At Global K9 Protection Group, we’re more than a Canine company, we’re a team of professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of canine care and detection. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Interpersonal Skills – Is able to foster cooperation with the client and GK9PG staff; focus on resolving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality. Gets along well with others
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; is able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed

Other Requirements

• Be able to create, maintain and prepare records and reports
• Perform tasks with minimal oversight
• Identify problems, suggest solutions and respond to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight