K9 Trainee Kennel Assistant Armed Patrol Flex

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Type: Part-Time / Flex

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday Nights & Saturday Days Division: K-9 Operations / Patrol Vehicle:
Company Take-Home Patrol Vehicle Provided for Authorized Use Position Requirement:
Valid Guard Card & Firearms Permit Required

• Company take-home patrol vehicle for authorized business use
• Career advancement opportunities
• Hands-on experience with professional working K-9s
• K-9 handler development and training opportunities
• Experience in armed mobile patrol operations
• Professional K-9 and security training
• Part-time/flex scheduling based on operational needs

We are seeking a dependable and motivated K-9 Trainee / Kennel Assistant – Armed Patrol/Flex to join our K-9 Operations team.

This position combines K-9 kennel responsibilities, K-9 training support, and armed mobile patrol assignments. The selected trainee may be assigned a company take-home patrol vehicle for authorized company operations.

Applicants must possess a current California BSIS Guard Card and applicable BSIS Firearms Permit required for armed assignments and remain properly licensed and qualified throughout their armed assignment.

This is not exclusively a K-9 handling position. Kennel cleaning and maintenance are mandatory duties.

Monday–Thursday:
Night Shift Saturday:
Day Shift

Friday & Sunday:
No regularly scheduled availability required.

This is a part-time/flex position. Actual hours may fluctuate based on operational requirements, K-9 training, kennel responsibilities, client coverage, and patrol assignments. Specific hours or a minimum number of weekly hours are not guaranteed unless otherwise provided in writing.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain K-9 kennels and surrounding areas
• Remove animal waste and properly dispose of contaminated materials
• Provide fresh water and approved feeding according to established instructions
• Clean food/water containers, bedding, crates, and K-9 equipment
• Inspect kennels for damage, hazards, sanitation concerns, or security issues
• Assist authorized K-9 handlers with routine care and training
• Participate in supervised K-9 training exercises
• Learn proper K-9 handling, safety, control, and deployment procedures
• Maintain K-9 vehicles, crates, leads, training equipment, and operational gear
• Maintain required kennel, care, equipment, and training logs
• Conduct assigned armed vehicle and foot patrols
• Perform property checks and maintain a professional security presence
• Respond to calls for service as assigned by Dispatch or supervision
• Complete accurate daily activity and incident reports
• Maintain assigned company patrol vehicle and equipment
• Follow company firearms, use-of-force, K-9, patrol, vehicle, and safety policies
• Perform additional K-9, patrol, and operational support duties as assigned

Applicants should understand that this position involves direct participation in working-dog training.

As part of supervised K-9 training, trainees may be required to wear approved protective bite-training equipment, including a bite suit and/or protective sleeve, and participate as a decoy/helper during controlled training exercises.

Working with trained K-9s involves inherent physical hazards. Even when proper protective equipment and training procedures are used, potential injuries can include:

• Dog bites or puncture injuries
• Bruising and abrasions
• Muscle strains or sprains
• Falls or impact injuries
• Scratches
• Injuries associated with physical movement during K-9 training

Participation in any bite-work exercise must occur under authorized supervision, with appropriate protective equipment,…