K9 Explosive Detection Operations Lead

Nation Security; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nation Security is seeking a K9 Operations Manager to oversee regional explosive detection canine programs. The role blends hands-on operational oversight, compliance auditing, and stakeholder management to safeguard clients, major venues, and aviation hubs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in K9 operations, strong knowledge of TSA/DHS requirements, and fluency in English and Spanish. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with travel across Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience in a K9 operations environment (military, law enforcement, aviation security, or high-tier private contract security).
• Proven background in explosive detection canine handling, training methodology, and decoy/scent work.
• Strong familiarity with TSA, DHS, or equivalent commercial cargo and physical security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for local and regional K9 explosive detection screening teams across multiple sites.
• Conduct regular compliance audits, canine proficiency assessments, and inventory checks to align with state, federal, and company standards.
• Prepare handlers and canines for mandatory regional and national re-certifications.
• Coordinate schedule logistics, event-based deployments, and emergency response coverage for clients.
• Mentor, evaluate, and support site trainers and K9 handlers to ensure unified execution of training protocols.
• Direct local training operations, ensuring realistic, safe, and rigorous explosive odor detection scenarios.
• Onboard new handling teams and implement corrective training plans where proficiency gaps are identified.
• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional team to coordinate security efforts with venue managers, corporate security directors, and aviation/cargo stakeholders.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate program health, analyze deployment data, and identify areas for regional expansion.
• Ensure service delivery meets contract service level agreements (SLAs) and high corporate security standards.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nation Security is seeking a K9 Operations Manager to oversee regional explosive detection canine programs. The role blends hands-on operational oversight, compliance auditing, and stakeholder management to safeguard clients, major venues, and aviation hubs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in K9 operations, strong knowledge of TSA/DHS requirements, and fluency in English and Spanish. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with travel across Florida.