Canine Trainer - Opelika, AL

Job Details

Job Location:

OPELIKA, AL 36804

Job Type: Full-Time

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Canine Trainer to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

• Conduct canine detection training to include imprint, sustainment, and advancement training.
• Develop K9’s core competency & prepare canines for handler pairing certification, & deployment.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of both operant & classical conditioning. Successfully implement the appropriate techniques for explosives detection, vapor waken narcotics detection, and tracking K9 training, positive reinforcement, marker training, hand signals, voice commands, and reward systems.
• Utilize knowledge and experience to organize and conduct training exercises consistent with department curriculum and standards.
• Assist with the development of training procedures and handler course curriculum.
• Ensure Canine’s/ K9 meet company standards prior to deployment & team pairing.
• Request training extension and individualized development plans for underachieving canines.
• Always maintain a safe work environment and conditions.
• Contribute to a cooperative and professional work environment to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Conduct effective and efficient training and instruction independently.
• Develop training plan for additional K9 capabilities; agility; group session training; basic and advanced obedience; behavior modification; scent detection.
• Follow training process for detection (EDCT, VW, NDCT, Tracking) from inception process through advanced levels of detection training for multiple teams of varying skill levels.
• Conduct remedial training to address canine deficiencies to meet certification & operational standards.
• Facilitate operational training scenarios that allow canines to work independently within assigned operational environments.
• Provide proper application of various search patterns conducive to specific operational scenarios.
• Evaluate a canine’s level of proficiency in all applicable certification areas for detection.
• Conduct onsite & remote training, evaluations, and audits to include apprentice style training and continuous education.
• Conduct searches and canine demonstrations on and off site.
• Conduct and assist with assigned Canine Instructor and Kennel Attendant duties as required for the operation.
• Train, maintain, certify, and forward deploy with assigned canine as required for operational support.
• Other duties assigned by management.
• Maintain accurate records to include training and utilization, evaluation, course work, and class attendance.
• Conduct applicable site visits and accurately manage all site visit and trip report records.
• Utilize proper process and chain of command to address any training deficiencies and extension.

• Citizen or national of the United States
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.
• Minimum education of high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma.
• Can read, write, and understand English well enough to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Two (2) years minimum experience preferred in the training of various canine breeds; experience in training and instruction of explosives detection is required.
• Trainer/ Instructor Certification(s) from a reputable canine training agency is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain the following within 90 days of employment:
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment.
  • Known Traveler Number (TSA Pre-Check) through TSA.
  • Other background checks as required for assigned projects.
• Ability to get and maintain a Employee Possessor license through ATF and ATF Employee Possessor clearance approval to possess explosive training aids.

• Mentors, inspires and champions employees for continued growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effectively communicate customer related issues and devise ways of improving customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
• Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential…