Position: Multi-Purpose Canine Trainer
Location: Coronado, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
****Must be eligible to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance****
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
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Provide recommendations for MPC (Multi-Purpose Canine) and canine puppy physical conditioning program.
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Provide recommendations for students and MPC Handler initial and sustainment training and evaluation.
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MPC and Handler training, equipment, and SOP testing and evaluation (T&E) services.
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Provide canine adult and canine puppy selection recommendations for Government supplied Canine adults and canine puppies.
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Coordinate requests for resources (training locations, equipment, personnel) to the government.
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Attend meetings, conferences, and training events, and provide subject matter expert level recommendations to MPC program personnel on the following topics:
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MPC and canine puppy initial, corrective, and sustainment training methods
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MPC and canine puppy physical conditioning methods
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MPC Handler initial, corrective, and sustainment training methods
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Operational utilization of the MPC Team
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MPC Team specific equipment
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Perform standardized MPC and canine puppy training:
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Initial training to prepare MPCs to join an MPC Team and be utilized during a Handler Course
- Initial training to prepare canine puppies for MPC selection.
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Perform independently or supervise the MPC Handler execution of the MPC and canine
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puppy physical conditioning program to include rehabilitation.
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Provide evaluation, appropriate initial stabilization, and transportation for MPC and
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puppy illness and injury.
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Provide initial training and sustainment training to all MPC Handler and MPC Teams to perform all NSW MPC Team capabilities.
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Tactical obedience
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Explosives detection (on and off leash)
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Bite work/Patrol (on and off leash)
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Tracking (urban and rural)
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Infiltration
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Rappel (helicopter and structure)
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Hoist and lower
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Military and non-standard ground vehicles
Certifications
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Shall possess, or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction, qualifications in the following areas:
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Rope operations
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Third Class Swim Qualification
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NSW MPC medical care
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Shall possess or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction the following certifications within thirty days of contract award:
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Class C or military vehicle equivalent driver’s license
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Explosives handling and transportation personnel qualification and certification in accordance with OPNAVINST 8023.24B.
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All government supplied certifications listed above not previously held must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
Training
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Successful completion of the following courses:
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Canine handler course
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Canine handler instructor course
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Acceptable courses are those recognized by the following organizations:
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Department of Defense
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Department of Homeland Security
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American Working Dog Association
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North American Police Work Dog Association
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International Police Work Dog Association
Experience
- Shall 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:
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Tactical obedience
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Explosives detection (on and off leash)
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Bite work/Patrol (on and off leash)
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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.
