Multi-Purpose Canine Trainer

Position: Multi-Purpose Canine TrainerLocation: Coronado, CAJob Type: Full-Time****Must be eligible to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance****Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Provide recommendations for MPC (Multi-Purpose Canine) and canine puppy physical conditioning program.Provide recommendations for students and MPC Handler initial and sustainment training and evaluation.MPC and Handler training, equipment, and SOP testing and evaluation (T&E) services.Provide canine adult and canine puppy selection recommendations for Government supplied Canine adults and canine puppies.Coordinate requests for resources (training locations, equipment, personnel) to the government.Attend meetings, conferences, and training events, and provide subject matter expert level recommendations to MPC program personnel on the following topics:MPC and canine puppy initial, corrective, and sustainment training methodsMPC and canine puppy physical conditioning methodsMPC Handler initial, corrective, and sustainment training methodsOperational utilization of the MPC TeamMPC Team specific equipmentPerform standardized MPC and canine puppy training:Initial training to prepare MPCs to join an MPC Team and be utilized during a Handler CourseInitial training to prepare canine puppies for MPC selection.Perform independently or supervise the MPC Handler execution of the MPC and caninepuppy physical conditioning program to include rehabilitation.Provide evaluation, appropriate initial stabilization, and transportation for MPC andpuppy illness and injury.Provide initial training and sustainment training to all MPC Handler and MPC Teams to perform all NSW MPC Team capabilities.Tactical obedienceExplosives detection (on and off leash)Bite work/Patrol (on and off leash)Tracking (urban and rural)InfiltrationRappel (helicopter and structure)Hoist and lowerMilitary and non-standard ground vehiclesCertificationsShall possess, or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction, qualifications in the following areas:Rope operationsThird Class Swim QualificationNSW MPC medical careShall possess or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction the following certifications within thirty days of contract award:Class C or military vehicle equivalent driver’s licenseExplosives handling and transportation personnel qualification and certification in accordance with OPNAVINST 8023.24B.All government supplied certifications listed above not previously held must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.TrainingSuccessful completion of the following courses:Canine handler courseCanine handler instructor courseAcceptable courses are those recognized by the following organizations:Department of DefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityAmerican Working Dog AssociationNorth American Police Work Dog AssociationInternational Police Work Dog AssociationExperienceShall meet at least one of the following categories for experience:EITHER shall have a minimum of five years’ experience within the past seven years of direct hands-on training of both handlers and canines in all of the following areas:Tactical obedienceExplosives detection (on and off leash)Bite work/Patrol (on and off leash)Tracking (urban and rural)OR shall have a minimum of one years’ experience in the above and at least four years as a canine handler assigned to a USSOCOM unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr K2k9 Solutions Llc