Employer: American K9 Detection Services, Inc.
Location: Anniston Alabama United States
Canine Detection Trainer (Single Purpose)
Job Summary
The Canine Trainer will utilize operant and classical training techniques to train canines in detection of explosives, narcotics and other materials as necessary. The trainer will prepare canines for operational missions to include acclimation into new and various environments. Develop and follow established training protocols in accordance with (IAW) Statements of Work (SOW) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). To include properly securing, handling, transporting and accounting for canine training aids. Evaluate and document canine behavior to determine training needs of canines IAW company procurement testing. Effectively document canine training IAW company standards. Assist when needed in instruction of new handlers and trainers. Perform operational searches as needed.
Essential Functions
Provide Canine Welfare for all canines IAW company standards, federal laws and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees.
Follow established training protocols and company directives in the training of canines.
Properly utilize canine training equipment to include safety equipment for canines and trainers. Train and manage multiple canines through the training process, from initial training through certification. Secure and account for canine training aids, equipment, company vehicles, canine trailers, company assets and resources.
Maintain the cleanliness of training areas, company vehicles, canine trailers, resources and facilities.
Arranges operational exercises in locations such as mock-up villages, farmland, airports, and sports arenas to replicate real life scenarios.
Follow standard operating procedures when conducting and performing operational searches.
Other Responsibilities
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in the practices of canine training within a federal agency or organization with major canine detection or training programs, or associations conducting field trial / hunt test competitions.
Physical Requirements/ADA
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work, volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Position involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, safely handle canines that pull at 200 lbs. impact with lifting up to 60 pounds.
Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 80 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Report to Location: Anniston, AL
Job Code: 162
Canine Detection Trainer (Single Purpose)
Job Summary
The Canine Trainer will utilize operant and classical training techniques to train canines in detection of explosives, narcotics and other materials as necessary. The trainer will prepare canines for operational missions to include acclimation into new and various environments. Develop and follow established training protocols in accordance with (IAW) Statements of Work (SOW) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). To include properly securing, handling, transporting and accounting for canine training aids. Evaluate and document canine behavior to determine training needs of canines IAW company procurement testing. Effectively document canine training IAW company standards. Assist when needed in instruction of new handlers and trainers. Perform operational searches as needed.
Essential Functions
Provide Canine Welfare for all canines IAW company standards, federal laws and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees.
Follow established training protocols and company directives in the training of canines.
Properly utilize canine training equipment to include safety equipment for canines and trainers. Train and manage multiple canines through the training process, from initial training through certification. Secure and account for canine training aids, equipment, company vehicles, canine trailers, company assets and resources.
Maintain the cleanliness of training areas, company vehicles, canine trailers, resources and facilities.
Arranges operational exercises in locations such as mock-up villages, farmland, airports, and sports arenas to replicate real life scenarios.
Follow standard operating procedures when conducting and performing operational searches.
Other Responsibilities
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in the practices of canine training within a federal agency or organization with major canine detection or training programs, or associations conducting field trial / hunt test competitions.
Physical Requirements/ADA
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work, volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Position involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, safely handle canines that pull at 200 lbs. impact with lifting up to 60 pounds.
Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 80 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Report to Location: Anniston, AL
Job Code: 162