Canine Assistant Trainer - Opelika, AL

GLOBAL K9 PROTECTION GROUP LLC•Opelika, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Assistant Trainer to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team. This is a temporary position for 6 months.

Requirements

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.
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 - ATF Employee Possessor clearance approval to process explosive training aids.

Nice To Haves

Trainer/ Instructor Certification(s) from a reputable canine training agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply provided guidance for canine detection training to include imprint, sustainment, and advancement training from assigned subject matter expert staff members.
Develop K9’s core competency & prepare canines for handler pairing certification, & deployment.
Demonstrate a clear basic understanding of both operant & classical conditioning. Successfully implement the appropriate techniques for explosives detection, vapor wake, narcotics detection, and tracking K9 training, positive reinforcement, marker training, hand signals, voice commands, and reward systems.
Utilize basic knowledge and experience to organize and conduct training exercises consistent with department curriculum and standards.
Assist with the basic development of training procedures and handler course curriculum.
Ensure Canine’s/ K9 meet company standards prior to deployment & team pairing.
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.
Follow the training plan for additional K9 capabilities; agility; group session training; basic and advanced obedience; behavior modification; scent detection.
Follow training process for explosive 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 explosives detection, vapor wake and narcotics detection.
Follow canine detection training processes from inception through advanced levels of detection training for multiple teams of varying skill levels.
Conduct searches and canine demonstrations on and off site.
Conduct assigned 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.
Utilize proper process and chain of command to address any training deficiencies extensions.