Senior Canine Trainer & MPC Team Lead

People Technology And Processes; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Lead Canine Trainer in Coronado, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in training military working dogs and handlers, ensuring their effective preparation and ongoing training.

You will be responsible for providing recommendations for physical conditioning programs, conducting standardized training, and overseeing the MPC Handler execution of canine training. A minimum of seven years of relevant experience is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ experience with KNPV or IPO working dogs sports.
• Five years’ management experience in MPC and MPC Handler development programs.
• Direct hands‑on training of handlers and canines in required areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for MPC and canine puppy physical conditioning program.
• Conduct standardized training for all canines.
• Supervise MPC Handler execution of the training program.

Skills

Tactical obedience

Explosives detection (on and off leash)

Bite work/Patrol (on and off leash)

Tracking (urban and rural)

Infiltration

Helicopter

Fast rope

Rappel (helicopter and structure)

Hoist and lower

Military and non-standard ground vehicles

Job description

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Lead Canine Trainer in Coronado, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in training military working dogs and handlers, ensuring their effective preparation and ongoing training.

You will be responsible for providing recommendations for physical conditioning programs, conducting standardized training, and overseeing the MPC Handler execution of canine training. A minimum of seven years of relevant experience is essential for this role.