Canine Trainer - Opelika, AL

Canine Trainer
- Opelika, AL# Canine Trainer
- Opelika, ALOPELIKA, AL 36804## Description Descriptions/

Job Summary:

Canine Trainer 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.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct canine imprint, sustainment, and advancement training for all canine deployment requirements to include (training, detection, tracking, controlled aggression, and obedience).  
• 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.  
• Follow canine detection training processes from inception through advanced levels of detection training for multiple teams of varying skill levels.

• 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.## Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 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…