K9 Detection Trainer Assistant - Field Work & Travel

American K9 Detective Services; Moyock (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American K9 Detective Services is seeking an Assistant Canine Trainer to learn and apply operant and classical training techniques for explosive and narcotics detection, obedience, and controlled aggression. The role includes preparing canines for missions and acclimating them to diverse environments.

The position involves traveling up to 35% to contract locations nationwide, supporting handlers and trainers, and maintaining equipment and welfare across kennels and training areas.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional animal care experience is required, preferably in a canine training environment.
• Canine certifications preferred, but not required, that depict previous areas of expertise with canine training, or a canine handler (detection) course with a certificate of completion from a credible canine detection course.
• Demonstrated experience in solving training problems with detection dogs

Responsibilities

• Provide canine welfare and kennel support for all canines as required
• Learn and follow established training protocols in accordance with statements of work and standard operating procedures
• Will learn, then train and manage multiple canines through the training process, from initial training through certification
• Learn how to arrange operational exercises in order to replicate real life scenarios
• Effectively document canine training in accordance with company standards and directives
• Properly utilize and maintain canine training equipment to include safety equipment for canines and trainers
• Learn and secure and account for canine training aids, equipment, company vehicles, canine trailers, company assets, and resources
• Maintain the cleanliness of training areas, company vehicles, canine trailers, resources, and facilities
• Follow standard operating procedures when conducting and performing operational searches
• Assist when needed in instruction of new handlers and trainers
• May include Handler duties, which will include maintaining a canine team certification and prepared for deployments to contract locations if required
• Travel of up to 35%, to contract locations nationwide
• Work conditions can vary from a busy training environment to fieldwork, both subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required, and the work schedule will vary.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Animal care experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical strength

Time management

Job description

American K9 Detective Services is seeking an Assistant Canine Trainer to learn and apply operant and classical training techniques for explosive and narcotics detection, obedience, and controlled aggression. The role includes preparing canines for missions and acclimating them to diverse environments.

The position involves traveling up to 35% to contract locations nationwide, supporting handlers and trainers, and maintaining equipment and welfare across kennels and training areas.