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Training Instructor; Vocational Training Instructor-Dog Trainer

Job in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80161, USA
Listing for: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Training Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor-Dog Trainer)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic Requirements

Education:

Undergraduate and Graduate

Education:

Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Specialized Experience:

Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
  • Supervising or administering a training program.
  • Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
  • Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Undergraduate and Graduate

Education:

Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Some examples of this qualifying experience could be:

  • Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
  • Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
  • Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR

Combination of

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

Applicant must:

  • Possess and maintain a current certificate from one of the following recognized certifying agencies as an advanced-to-expert level dog trainer with expertise in animal behavior:

    A. IAABC-CDBC - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
    - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant OR
    B. NADOI - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors OR
    C. IACP-PDTI - International Association of Canine Professionals
    - Professional Dog Trainer Instructor OR
    D. CAAB - Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist OR
    E. DACVB - Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists OR
    F. PCBC-A - Professional Canine Behavior Consultant (from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board) OR
    G. Certification as CBCC-KA-Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) AND
  • CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) OR
  • IAABC-ADT - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
    - Accredited Dog Trainer OR
  • CPT-A - Canine Personal Trainer (from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board) OR
  • IACP-CDTA - International Association of Canine Professionals Certified Dog Trainer Advanced)
  • AND

    2. Applicant must have one (1) year teaching experience

    AND

    3. Applicant must also have three (3) years of work experience as a lead dog trainer.

    NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and, if applicable, upload any required documentation (i.e., licensure, certification, or transcripts) at the time you apply.

    If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

    Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

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