CareerPlan

Correctional Officer I / K-9 Officer

Wake County, NC, USFull-time$34k–$59k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Canine handler responsible for training, utilizing, and caring for K-9 units to respond to emergencies and search for escaped offenders.

Role type

Canine handler (Correctional Officer)

Builds

Security operations and offender containment

Domain

Corrections / Public Safety

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

canine handling, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, record keeping, firearms proficiency

Preferred skills

2 years correctional facility operations experience, offender management policy enforcement, emergency preparedness coordination, K9 handling experience

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies and search for escaped offenders; train and utilize canines; care for canines and kennels; maintain vehicle and equipment; participate in annual and specialized training; coordinate with special teams