Military Dog Handler

Overview

Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become a Military Working Dog Handler. You will be responsible for the care and training of a service dog, both at home and abroad, supporting missions and daily law enforcement. Military Working Dogs search for narcotic drugs or explosives and act as a non-lethal option for neutralizing threats. Service dogs also serve as a psychological deterrent during law enforcement operations.

This is NOT a civilian contractor position.
No experience necessary. Position is entry level.

• Target odor detection (explosives/narcotics), force protection, controlled aggression and tracking. Detect and locate weapons, ammunition, explosives, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), screen equipment, baggage, and vehicles entering a controlled area. Search vehicles for explosive hazards (surface or buried).

• 10 weeks of Basic Training.
• 17 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.

• 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Full Healthcare coverage for you and your Family.
• Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
• Obtain Industry standard recognized certifications.

• Between 17-34 years old.
• No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
• Current High School Senior, High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Permanent resident or US citizen.
• Meet physical standards based on gender and age.

Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.