Canine Handler, Walt Disney World

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The Canine Handler team is responsible for a variety of canine handler activities at the Walt Disney World Resort, including; working as a team to inspect crowds, venues, personnel, cargo, vehicles, and buildings. Depending on the client, handler duties may include working major events and scanning the crowds.

Canine Handler Cast Members receive a rate starting at $25.00 per hour



Responsibilities :

• The Canine Handler position is expected to complete training courses, maintain yearly certification and maintain proficiency through weekly training with a company issued canine partner.
• Quickly and effectively respond to supervisory direction regarding the scope and direction of canine tasks.
• Possess ability throughout shift to: walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 90 lbs. to assist the canine into the vehicle, while keeping balance when handling the canine.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cast members at all levels and all lines of business to provide excellent service to our Guests and Cast.
• Follow appropriate operating guidelines in regards to incident response, documentation and notifications, as well as being a subject matter expert during on scene responses.
• Clean kennels and vehicles, and bath and feed the canines.
• Flexible with work-hours in order to respond to urgent issues and to situational needs and requirements of the workload.
• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality.
• Possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understand and successfully handle various operational issues.
• Interfacing with the public and present a professional image and demeanor at all times.
• Be comfortable scanning crowds with their canines for detection.

Basic Qualifications :

• 2 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within security, military police, law enforcement or related investigations discipline. Security K9 handling experience is accepted.
• Minimum one (1) year of working Animal Handling experience with a professional agency or organization; within the last eight (8) years.
• Must be able to attend K9 school including traveling out of state for up to seven weeks and pass K9 certification every six months.
• Experience in fundamental business skills and proficiency in standard office software programs, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Valid Florida Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Narcotic and/or Explosive Canine Handling experience
• Prior Law Enforcement and/or Military Canine Handling experience
• Knowledge of Area Search techniques
• Knowledge of Walt Disney World property and resources
• Knowledge and understanding of Walt Disney World policies and procedures
• Previous courtroom/testimony experience

Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.

• The Canine Handler position is a costumed hourly role.

Please upload your resume, any animal or canine related documentation and/or certifications.