Security - K9 Handler

Responsibilities

• Security Screening:
  • Work in tandem with your 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 work 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 off‑site 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.
• 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 your 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.

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

Pay rate for this role in California is $32.00 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: