Security - K9 Handler - Full Time

Disneyland Resort; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Magic: Disneyland Resort seeks a Security K9 Handler to work with a company-assigned canine partner across parks, hotels, and resort locations. You will support security screening, respond to incidents, document occurrences, and deliver Guest-focused service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include detection of prohibited items, K9 searches, conflict resolution, emergency response, and weekly canine training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid California driver’s license with no moving violations in the past 12 months.
• Ability to obtain BSIS license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NAPWDA certification.
• Minimum of 3 years dog handling experience in Military, Law Enforcement, or private sector.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Security Screening: work with canine partner to detect prohibited items in various environments; perform Guest screening and K9 searches of vehicles, buildings, open areas and unattended items; act as a visible deterrent.
• Guest Interaction: provide conflict resolution and Guest Service; train and collaborate with team members and external partners.
• Emergency Response: respond to incidents including emergencies and evacuations; apply critical thinking under duress.
• K9 Care & Training: maintain weekly training and required certifications; travel to offsite training; care for the canine partner (feeding, bathing, kennel maintenance).
• Demonstrate observation and critical thinking to identify suspicious behavior; conduct behavioral assessments.
• Maintain focus in loud, crowded, potentially stressful environments.
• Shift availability: full availability for any shift, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

K9 handling

Guest service

Observation skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

BSIS license

NAPWDA certification

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

Join the Magic: Become a Security K9 Handler at the Disneyland Resort!

In this role, you’ll help provide a safe and secure environment for the Disneyland Resort by working in tandem with a company-assigned canine partner. You’ll support security screening operations across our parks, hotels, and other Resort locations, respond to incidents, document occurrences in computer-based reports, and deliver professional, Guest-focused service in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.

Provides a safe and secure environment for the Disneyland Resort by performing the following roles:

• Security Screening:
  • Work in tandem with their company-assigned canine partner to detect a variety of prohibited items/substances in various working environments, including indoor and outdoor venues
  • Perform Guest screening and K9 searches of vehicles, buildings, open areas, and unattended items
  • Act as a visible and engaged deterrent to undesirable behaviors and actions
• Guest Interaction:
  • Provide excellent conflict resolution skills while balancing the importance of providing great Guest Service
  • Actively train and work with other team members and external partners in a rigorous physical training and technical environment
• Emergency Response:
  • Respond to critical incidents including emergencies, evacuations, Company policy violations, and works with law enforcement
  • Apply critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills as necessary and, at times under duress, to address actual and potential security concerns or emergency situations
• K9 Care & Training:
  • Maintain proficiency through weekly training and required certifications
  • Travel to offsite training for periods of time as determined
  • Provide care for your canine partner, including feeding, bathing, and kennel maintenance
• Demonstrate keen observation and critical thinking skills, good judgment in decision making, and professionalism in assisting with medical incidents, Guest and Cast conflict situations, and other emergency response needs
• Conduct behavioral assessments, utilizing specialized training and methodologies, to identify potential indicators of unusual and suspicious conduct
• Maintain focus and situational awareness while working in a potentially stressful environment, which may include noise from music, large crowds, time pressure, and potentially disruptive, intoxicated and/or challenging Guests
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a valid California driver’s license with no moving violations for the past twelve (12) months
• Ability to obtain a BSIS license
• Ability to obtain and maintain NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association) certification or other certifying agency
• Ability to complete K9 detection training courses, maintain multiple annual certifications with their canine partner, and maintain proficiency through weekly training
• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum of 3 years previous dog handling experience with Military, Law Enforcement, or private sector company
• Previous experience obtaining a working dog certification from a recognized certifying organization
• Previous experience caring for a working dog (for internal applicants, this may include at least 1 year in the DLR K9 Kennel)
• Ability to work with law enforcement and federal agencies
• Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

The pay rate for this role in California is $29.83 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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