K9 handler vs deputy

The differences between k9 handlers and deputies can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a deputy has an average salary of $53,682, which is higher than the $40,958 average annual salary of a k9 handler.

The top three skills for a k9 handler include patrol, explosive detection and public safety. The most important skills for a deputy are patrol, public safety, and transport inmates.

K9 handler vs deputy overview

	K9 Handler	Deputy
Yearly salary	$40,958	$53,682
Hourly rate	$19.69	$25.81
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	26,096	56,150
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

K9 handler vs deputy salary

K9 handlers and deputies have different pay scales, as shown below.

	K9 Handler	Deputy
Average salary	$40,958	$53,682
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $53,000	Between $31,000 And $90,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Barclays
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between k9 handler and deputy education

There are a few differences between a k9 handler and a deputy in terms of educational background:

	K9 Handler	Deputy
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	California State University - Bakersfield

K9 handler vs deputy demographics

Here are the differences between k9 handlers' and deputies' demographics:

	K9 Handler	Deputy
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%	Male, 65.1% Female, 34.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 3.5% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between k9 handler and deputy duties and responsibilities

K9 handler example responsibilities.

Hire and manage credit officers responsible for Citigroup's new commodity derivatives business in Houston.
Provide technical guidance to soldiers on ammunition safety matters and other relate ammunition items.
Maintain accurate record for MWD certification.
Serve warrants, subpoenas and civil documents.
Search vehicles at ECP with PEDD for explosives.
Maintain sanitation, kennel cleanliness and MWD heath.

Deputy example responsibilities.

Hire and manage credit officers responsible for Citigroup's new commodity derivatives business in Houston.
Service warrants, subpoenas and evictions, supervise interstate extraditions on special assignments.
POST certify, weapons certification, first aid and CPR certification.
Take part in ongoing training and firearms qualifications provide by the department in accordance with state regulations.
Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
Evaluate the performance of assign firefighting personnel.

K9 handler vs deputy skills

Common k9 handler skills

Patrol, 26%
Explosive Detection, 16%
Public Safety, 13%
CPR, 12%
Emergency Situations, 8%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 5%

Common deputy skills

Patrol, 20%
Public Safety, 9%
Transport Inmates, 6%
Emergency Situations, 5%
CPR, 5%
Federal Laws, 5%