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Part Time Bomb Detection Dog Handler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Army as a Working Dog Handler might be right for you. Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers are ... odor detection (explosive/drug). Service dogs, generally seen as a non-lethal option for ...

Experienced Dog Handler

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $25/hr

THE CLEANEST AND QUIETEST DOG DAYCARE IN PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN SEEKS EXPERIENCED DOG HANDLERS FOR PT/FT POSITIONS BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 ...

Working Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Army as a Working Dog Handler might be right for you. Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers are ... odor detection (explosive/drug). Service dogs, generally seen as a non-lethal option for ...

Experienced Dog Handler

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $25/hr

THE CLEANEST AND QUIETEST DOG DAYCARE IN PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN SEEKS EXPERIENCED DOG HANDLERS FOR PT/FT POSITIONS BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 ...

Canine Handler

Pittsburgh, PA

$16 - $19/hr

Pittsburgh Job Type: Part-Time Department: Security ServicesK2 K9 Solutions, Inc., is immediately ... Details about K2K9's proprietary Person-Borne (TM) Explosive Detection Dog (PB-EDD) program are at ...

Seattle, WA Job Type: Part-Time Department: Security ServicesK2 K9 Solutions, Inc., is immediately ... Details about K2K9's proprietary Person-Borne (TM) Explosive Detection Dog (PB-EDD) program are at ...

Denver, CO Job Type: Part-Time Department: Security ServicesK2 K9 Solutions, Inc., is immediately ... Details about K2K9's proprietary Person-Borne (TM) Explosive Detection Dog (PB-EDD) program are at ...

K9 Handler

Hebron, KY · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler willbe responsible ...

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler willbe responsible ...

K9 Handler

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler willbe responsible ...

K9 Handler

Portland, OR · On-site

$27 - $32/hr

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler willbe responsible ...

K9 Handler

Harlingen, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler willbe responsible ...

K9 Handler

Hebron, KY · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and trace detection as needed * Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained working dog * Handler will be responsible ...

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How much do part time bomb detection dog handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time bomb detection dog handler in the United States is $17.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Bomb Detection Dog Handler vs Part Time Security Guard?

AspectPart Time Bomb Detection Dog HandlerPart Time Security Guard
CertificationsCan include canine handling and bomb detection certificationsSecurity license or guard card often required
Work EnvironmentAirports, events, government facilitiesBuildings, retail stores, events
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement, security firms, government agenciesPrivate security companies, retail, corporate

While both roles involve security, the Part Time Bomb Detection Dog Handler specializes in using trained dogs to detect explosives, requiring specific canine handling certifications. In contrast, the Part Time Security Guard focuses on general security duties without specialized detection training. The environments and employers often overlap but the core skills and certifications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Bomb Detection Dog Handler job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $37,374 per year, or $18 per hour.
Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

U.S. Army

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


United States Army rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 468 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 46 rated military and defense


Job description

If you're interested in working with animals or law enforcement as a profession, being a Soldier in the U.S. Army as a Working Dog Handler might be right for you.  
Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers are responsible for the care and training of his or her service dog, which contributes to combat operations abroad and installation security at home by providing target odor detection (explosive/drug). Service dogs, generally seen as a non-lethal option for neutralizing a threat, also serve as a psychological deterrent during law enforcement operations. 
Job Duties:
  • Patrol Drug Detector Dog (PDDD) handler
  • Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) handler
  • Health and Welfare searches
  • Law and Order operations
  • Installation Force Protection and Law and Order support
  • VIP support
  • Customs support

Requirements
Candidates must first take (ASVAB), which is a series of tests that helps the Army understand your strengths and identify which Army job(s) fit your talents.
Training
Job training for Military Working Dog handlers requires 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) on how to care for, handle and train a Military Working Dog (MWD). The training is in two phases. The first seven-week phase covers on-the-job instruction and teaches police methods and techniques for dog handling. The second phase of instruction is an 11-week course that provides basic instructions on the application of Military Working Dog utilization and employment capabilities. Phase II instructs in basic obedience, controlled aggression, first aid, principles of conditioning, building searches, scouting, detection, and daily care and grooming of assigned MWD.
Handlers will also learn other basic skills, including:
  • Basic use of firearms
  • Military/civil laws and jurisdiction 
  • Arrest and restraint of suspects
  • Other specialized dog handling techniques

Helpful Skills
  • Ability to understand conditioning behaviors in training dogs
  • Ability to make quick decisions
  • Patience
  • Ability to interact with people

Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement. Many of the jobs skills you learn will also help you to perform civilian jobs that involve working with animals, and general management positions.
This opportunity comes with:
  • Competitive pay.
  • Free medical care.
  • Free housing and leadership development.
  • You are also afforded the opportunity of up to $86,000 for college.

Our team is willing to help all who meet, or can meet, our criteria, which includes passing  (ASVAB) .
 
Eligibility:
  • Must have an interest in joining the Army.
  • 17 to 34 years old.
  • Must be able to meet height/weight requirements *See calculator below. (https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-fitness/body-composition.html).
  • No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
  • No history of a felony level offense or DUI.
  • No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).
 
Thank you!

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