K9 Handler - MGM National Harbor

MGM Resorts International; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Income Protection

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Healthcare, dental, vision

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a K-9 Handler to help ensure guest and employee safety using a trained detection dog. The role involves protecting life and property across MGMRI facilities and supporting assigned operations.

The ideal candidate is at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience. On-site work with comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to train and work with a detection dog.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant security or canine-handling experience.
• Must provide reliable, attentive guest service while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Train and certify with a detection trained dog.
• Utilize canine to protect life and property at MGMRI facilities.
• Search vehicles, packages, rooms, and areas for threats as directed.
• Maintain canine proficiency through routine training and certification.
• Care for all canine-related equipment and kennel operations.
• Provide high-quality guest service during shifts.

Skills

Canine handling

Observation skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**THE JOB:** The K-9 Handlers are responsible for ensuring the safety of employees and guests by utilizing a trained and certified detection dog to locate suspicious packages or objects. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental policies, practices and procedures. **THE DAY-TO-DAY:*** Train and certify with a detection trained dog* Utilize canine as directed to protect life and property of MGMRI facilities and in support of designated operations* Search vehicles, MGMRI executive aircraft, packages, backpacks, mail, containers, rooms, buildings, areas, or other objects as directed that could contain explosive materials or weapons* Maintain the canine's proficiency in detection through routine training and certification* Maintain the day-to-day health and welfare of assigned detection dogs, to include maintaining diet, ensuring adequate water throughout the day, and daily health checks and grooming* Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment* Conduct daily kennel care* Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed* Provide excellent guest service to guests and employees **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:*** At least 21 years of age* High School Diploma or GED* 2+ years of prior relevant experience**THE PERKS & BENEFITS:*** Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)* Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.* Free meals in our employee dining room* Free parking on and off shift* Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits* Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community**VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:**https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=11135**Pay Rate:**The rate for this role is:$24.50This rate represents a good faith estimate of the wage rate that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.Pay will not be below any applicable minimum wage.Should overtime be worked, employees are paid overtime pay in accordance with state requirements.Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.Are you ready to **JOIN THE SHOW**? Apply today!