Canine Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, is seeking a Canine Program Coordinator within the VA Police Service to manage the canine program at the field level and support multiple stations.

The role requires demonstrated law enforcement experience with arrest authority, and a valid State Driver's License, with duties including patrol, apprehension, and canine care. Qualified candidates have specialized experience training and employing dogs in patrol and detection

Qualifications

• Requires one full year of specialized experience involving training, handling, and employment of dogs in patrol or detection work.
• Experience as a police officer using dogs for patrol, inspection, or detection of substances.
• Ability to train canine teams and maintain training, health, and operational records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols with canine to deter crime and detect contraband.
• Perform law enforcement duties including investigations and arrests.
• Train the canine and maintain documentation of training, health, and certifications.
• Analyze canine program problems and prepare improvement reports.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Canine program management

Arrest authority

Education

Master's degree or related field

2 years graduate education related

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, is seeking a Canine Program Coordinator within the VA Police Service to manage the canine program at the field level and support multiple stations.

The role requires demonstrated law enforcement experience with arrest authority, and a valid State Driver's License, with duties including patrol, apprehension, and canine care. Qualified candidates have specialized experience training and employing dogs in patrol and detection