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Honorhealth

K9 Security Officer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Gives obedience and protection commands to K9 as situation dictates. * Assists employees, visitors ... Required * 2 years, experience as a K-9 handler, preferably in a healthcare setting. Preferred ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Glendale, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

Law Enforcement & Security

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

U.S. Navy

MASTER-AT-ARMS

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own. RESPONSIBILITIES The law enforcement and ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for k9 handler in Arizona is $16.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.81 and $17.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A K9 Handler is a professional responsible for training, handling, and working with specially trained dogs, often for law enforcement, military, or security purposes. Their duties include obedience training, detection work (such as narcotics or explosives), search and rescue, and apprehension of suspects. Handlers form a strong bond with their K9 partners and ensure their ongoing training, care, and well-being. This role requires physical fitness, patience, and specialized training to effectively communicate and work with the dog.

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A typical day for a K9 Handler involves training, caring for, and working closely with their canine partner to perform tasks such as detecting narcotics, explosives, or locating missing persons, depending on the agency’s focus. Handlers are responsible not just for operational missions but also for maintaining the dog’s physical health, continuing obedience and specialty training, and ensuring proper documentation of activities and findings. The role may occasionally require irregular hours, travel, or responding to emergencies, and often includes collaboration with other law enforcement officers or security personnel. Success in this role comes from a strong bond with the dog, adaptability, and effective teamwork.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a K9 handler?

K9 Handlers generally require expertise in animal behavior, foundational law enforcement or security training, and a strong ability to interpret canine cues, often supported by relevant certifications such as K9 Handler Certification or police academy completion. Familiarity with handling equipment, canine training techniques, and documentation or tracking systems used in law enforcement or private security is essential. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work well under pressure are important soft skills for the role. These skills ensure effective collaboration with human teams, safe and efficient handling of working dogs, and successful completion of detection, patrol, or search assignments.

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K9 Security Officer

Honorhealth

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

HonorHealth rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Primary City/State:

Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category:

Safety and Security

Shift:

Day

Department:

Security

Full Time- Days

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Patrols hospital property with K-9, screens visitors and performs other activities relating to the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Some activities can involve elements of danger or risk of injury. Protects hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism, or other illegal or unauthorized activities. In order to be classified in this position, staff member must successfully complete an approved K-9 training program, fully understand and comply with the K-9 Security Program Policy and sign the "Conditions of Employment as a K-9 Security Officer".

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Patrols, inspects buildings and grounds, with a K-9, to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal or unauthorized entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other irregularities. Prepares and maintains well-written, complete, and comprehensive reports and logs relating to this accountability. Gives obedience and protection commands to K9 as situation dictates.
  • Assists employees, visitors, and patients as requested. Accountabilities will include, when necessary, well written, complete and comprehensive reports and logs.
  • Conducts security investigations and assessments. Documents findings and recommends corrective actions and preventive measures. Prepares and maintains well- written, complete, and comprehensive reports and logs relating to this accountability.
  • Acts as First Responder to disturbances/emergencies such as Infant Abduction alarms, fire alarms, panic alarms, intruder alarms, restraint calls anywhere in hospital or on hospital grounds. Must respond to urgent security calls immediately, which may require rapid stair climbing, running/sprinting, moving of heavy equipment and other associated tasks. In the event of emergencies, must take charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect personnel and property. Some activities can involve interacting with and controlling hostile, belligerent, aggressive individuals involving some element of danger or risk of injury. Gives appropriate commands and controls security K-9 as situation dictates.
  • Subdues, resisting, aggressive, combative and distressed individuals and when ordered by proper medical authority, and in compliance with hospital policy/procedure the application of appropriate restraint equipment to prevent injury to individual or others. This activity can involve some element of danger and/or risk of injury. Gives appropriate commands and controls security K-9 as situation dictates.
  • Participates in security training and continuing education programs including, but not limited to, mandatory K-9 training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques, Self Defense Tactics & Techniques leading to certification in the use of specialized equipment, i.e., handcuffs, OC Spray and Baton.

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Associates or equivalent from a recognized community college or trade school in a field related to security or law enforcement. Preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • 5 years, experience in a field related to law enforcement or security (healthcare setting preferred). Required
  • 2 years, experience as a K-9 handler, preferably in a healthcare setting. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Drivers License (DL) - License, Driver License Required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association within in 2 months of hire 60 Days Required
  • Taser Certification - Certification, within 90 days of hire by HonorHealth Public Safety/Certified Taser Instructor 90 Days Required
  • International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety Supervisor Certification (IAHSS) - Certification, Certification As A Security Officer Successful completion of Healthcare Security Officer Certification Training Program 90 Days Preferred

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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

2014

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