Special Operations MPC Canine Trainer

People Technology And Processes; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Trainer at People Technology And Processes supports Naval Special Warfare by delivering expert training, evaluation, and program guidance for elite working dogs and their handlers.

This role shapes the full lifecycle of MPC development—from puppy selection and foundational training to advanced operational readiness—while providing subject‑matter expertise in conditioning, handler instruction, equipment testing, and MPC Team employment.

Qualifications

• Five years’ management experience in MPC/Handler development programs overseeing canine trainer teams.
• Seven+ years hands-on training with both handlers and canines across tactical obedience, explosives detection, bite work, tracking, infiltration, rappel, and related operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for MPC and canine training and conditioning.
• Provide recommendations for students and MPC Handler initial and sustainment training and evaluation.
• MPC and Handler training, equipment, and SOP testing and evaluation services.
• Provide canine adult and canine puppy selection recommendations for Government supplied canines.
• Coordinate requests for resources (training locations, equipment, personnel) to the government.
• Attend meetings and training events, offering SME level recommendations on training methods and equipment.

Skills

Tactical Obedience

Explosives Detection

Bite Work

Tracking

Infiltration

Rappel

Hoist and Lower

Ground Vehicles

Job description

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location: Coronado, CA 92155

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year

Position Title: Canine Trainer

Location: Coronado, CA

Clearance Type: Secret level clearance required

Overview

The Multi‑Purpose Canine (MPC) Trainer supports Naval Special Warfare by delivering expert training, evaluation, and program guidance for elite working dogs and their handlers. This role shapes the full lifecycle of MPC development—from puppy selection and foundational training to advanced operational readiness—while providing subject‑matter expertise in conditioning, handler instruction, equipment testing, and MPC Team employment. The trainer ensures NSW MPC Teams maintain peak performance and mission‑ready capability through rigorous training, assessment, and collaboration with program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for MPC and canine puppy physical conditioning program.
• Provide recommendations for students and MPC Handler initial and sustainment training and evaluation.
• MPC and Handler training, equipment, and SOP testing and evaluation (T&E) services.
• Provide canine adult and canine puppy selection recommendations for Government supplied Canine adults and canine puppies.
• Coordinate requests for resources (training locations, equipment, personnel) to the government.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and training events, and provide subjects matter expert level recommendations to MPC program personnel on the following topics:
  • MPC and canine puppy initial, corrective, and sustainment training methods
  • MPC and canine puppy physical conditioning methods
  • MPC Handler initial, corrective, and sustainment training methods
  • Operational utilization of the MPC Team
  • MPC Team specific equipment.
• Perform standardized MPC and canine puppy training:
  • Initial training to prepare MPCs to join an MPC Team and be utilized during a Handler Course
  • Sustainment training for MPCs
  • Initial training to prepare canine puppies for MPC selection.
• Perform independently or supervise the MPC Handler execution of the MPC and canine puppy physical conditioning program to include rehabilitation.
• Provide evaluation, appropriate initial stabilization, and transportation for MPC and puppy illness and injury.
• Provide initial training and sustainment training to all MPC Handler and MPC Teams to perform all NSW MPC Team capabilities.

Qualifications

Five years’ management experience within the past seven years in a similar MPC and MPC Handler development programs. This experience shall include an oversight of canine trainers as well as student interaction.

• Minimum of seven years’ experience within the past ten years of direct hands‑on training of both handlers and canines in all of the following areas:
  • 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
• Minimum of seven years’ experience within the past ten years with the Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV) or Internationale PrüfungsOrdnung IPO working dogs sports.