Working Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Job overview

The Working Dog Handler role is onsite in Suffolk, VA, and compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive pay. The U.S. Army’s military working dogs support combat operations abroad and installation security at home.

What you'll do

• Care for and train a military working dog.
• Duties include patrol drug- and explosive-detector dog handling, health and welfare searches, law and order operations, installation force protection support, VIP support, and customs support.
• Army training covers dog handling, obedience, detection, searches, first aid, conditioning, and daily care and grooming.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

working dog handler

military working dog

dog care

dog training

explosive detection

drug detection

force protection

law and order

u.s. army

suffolk va

asvab

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay, free medical care, free housing, leadership development, and opportunity for up to $86,000 for college.

Why this role

The opportunity includes free medical care, free housing, leadership development, and up to $86,000 for college. Candidates must meet the stated age and service eligibility criteria and pass the ASVAB.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.