K9 Handler - MGM National Harbor

MGM Resorts International; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Income Protection

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Healthcare, time off benefits

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is hiring a K-9 Handler at National Harbor, MD. You will work with a trained detection dog to locate suspicious items and support security operations across MGMRI facilities.

Responsibilities include training, vehicle and area searches, canine welfare, equipment upkeep, and delivering strong guest service while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certification in detection dogs is preferred.
• Experience in security or related field is a plus.
• Strong observational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and certify with a detection trained dog.
• Search vehicles, bags, rooms and containers per protocol.
• Maintain canine health, grooming, diet and welfare.
• Provide excellent guest service and safety.
• Maintain canine equipment and daily kennel care.

Skills

K-9 handling

Detection training

Security awareness

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

National Harbor, Maryland

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

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

Pay Rate:

The rate for this role is:

$24.50

This 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.