# Security K9 Handler - Explosive Detection

> Nation Security · Wilmington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-04

**Salary:** USD 75,000–85,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Nation Security Services LLC** is seeking professional, motivated, and dependable **Security K9 Handlers** to support a wide range of protective operations, including **maritime and cargo facilities, stadiums and large venues, special events, and executive protection assignments**.

Handlers will deploy with a trained **Explosive Detection Canine (EDC)** as part of an integrated security team to deter, detect, and respond to explosive threats in dynamic, high-visibility environments.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Conduct proactive **explosive detection screening operations** in environments such as cargo facilities, ports, vessels, stadiums, event sites, transportation hubs, and executive protection details
-   Operate independently and as part of a coordinated security team
-   Ensure proper **handling, care, training, housing, and welfare** of the assigned canine
-   Maintain accurate **training, deployment, and operational documentation**
-   Comply with all Nation Security Services policies, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
-   Maintain a professional appearance, conduct, and demeanor at all times
-   Adapt to changing mission requirements, schedules, and operational environments
-   **Travel as required** for training, temporary duty assignments, and deployments

**Canine Responsibilities**

-   Daily feeding, grooming, conditioning, and health monitoring of assigned canine
-   Conduct regular maintenance and proficiency training
-   Ensure canine readiness for deployment at all times
-   Immediately report any medical, behavioral, or performance issues

## Requirements

-   U.S. citizen or national
-   High school diploma or GED
-   Valid driver’s license (REAL ID compliant preferred)
-   **Must possess a personally owned vehicle capable of safely transporting a working K9**
-   Ability to pass background investigation and drug screening
-   **Nation Security Services LLC is a drug-free workplace**
-   Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and credentials (as applicable per contract)
-   Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-   Ability to exercise sound judgment in high-responsibility environments
-   Ability to work independently and in team-based operations
-   **Must be willing and able to travel**

**Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to handle and control a working canine weighing 50–90 lbs
-   Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and work on foot for extended periods
-   Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and carry equipment and canine-related supplies
-   Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cold
-   Ability to work in loud, crowded, or confined environments such as ports, vessels, stadiums, and event venues

**Work Schedule & Deployment Requirements**

-   Must be available to work **rotating shifts**, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
-   Assignments may include **temporary deployments** ranging from short-term special events to longer-term contract support
-   Overtime and irregular schedules may be required based on operational needs

**Housing & Equipment Requirements**

-   Must maintain **canine housing that meets Nation Security Services LLC K9 housing standards**, including safety, cleanliness, climate considerations, and security
-   Compliance with all company canine care, housing, and welfare policies is mandatory

**Preferred Experience**

-   Prior experience as a Security K9 Handler, Military Working Dog handler, Law Enforcement K9 handler, or private sector detection handler
-   Experience in cargo, maritime security, large venues, special events, or executive protection
-   Familiarity with third-party explosive detection canine certification standards (including 3PK9)

**Training & Certification Requirements**

-   Completion of a **recognized third-party explosive detection canine certification** (provided or coordinated by Nation Security Services LLC if required)
-   Completion of **Nation Security Services LLC Explosive Detection Canine Handler Training**
-   8 weeks for non-experienced handlers
-   4 weeks for experienced handlers
-   **Training location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida**

Language:

-   English (Required)
-   Spanish (Required)

## Benefits

-   Employee assistance program

## Apply

[Apply at Nation Security](https://apply.workable.com/nationsecurity/j/1A16297170/apply)

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