Security K9 Manager

The Walt Disney Company; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company—Disneyland Resort is seeking a Security K9 Manager to lead the canine program and train hourly Canine Handlers, Trainers, and Working Leads. You will oversee administrative and operational functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and sustain certification aligned with NAPWDA standards or equivalent.

The role requires strong coaching and mentoring, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple working dogs in a licensed kennel.

Qualifications

• Strong partnering, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Experience caring for multiple working dogs in a kennel setting.
• Certification as a Detection Dog Handling trainer.
• Ability to obtain California BSIS Proprietary Private Security Office License.
• Valid California driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.
• 3+ years in a K9 unit leadership position or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all administrative and operational functions of the K9 program.
• Ensure the K9 program complies with applicable regulations and certifications, including annual certification via NAPWDA standards or equivalent.
• Train and lead hourly Canine Handlers, Trainers, and Working Leads.
• Support strategies, objectives and mission of the Disneyland Resort Security & Emergency Services.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Verbal & written communication

K9 health & care management

Detection dog handling certification

BSIS Private Security License

Driver's license

Physical stamina

K9 unit leadership

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Security K9 Manager

Req ID: 10160219

Job Description

The Security K9 Manager will lead the Disneyland Resort Canine (K9) program, provide specialized and expert knowledge, train and lead the hourly Cast Members assigned as Canine Handlers, trainers, and Working Leads.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Senior Manager, you will directly manage all administrative and operational functions associated with the K9 program. Ensure the K9 program complies with all applicable regulations and certifications associated with detection, including a yearly certification through the North American Police Working Dog Association (NAPWDA) standards or equivalent certification. Support and advocate for the strategies, objectives and mission of the Disneyland Resort and Security & Emergency Services.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated partnering, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Capable of managing the health and care of multiple working dogs in a licensed commercial kennel, including documentation and record maintenance
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining certification as a trainer for Detection Dog Handling
• Must be able to obtain a California State BSIS Proprietary Private Security Office License
• Valid California Driver License and free of any moving violation over the past 12 months
• Ability to meet the outlined physical demands and environmental/working conditions of the position
• 3+ years of demonstrated work history in a K9 Unit leadership position or equivalent job experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification as a Detection Dog Handler through NAPWDA or similar professional association
• Experience with law enforcement, government agencies, and military organizations
• Ability to build strong relationships within the working dog industry
• Capable of designing, implementing and sustaining a comprehensive training plan that includes on-boarding for new Handlers and maintenance training for current Handlers
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of working proactively in a segment environment of diverse stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated fiscal budget, scheduling and project management skills

Education

Preferred: Associate's degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide.

Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim is $72,000 to $96,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-09-11