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Dog Handler job description
A ready advert for a Dog Handler job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a dog handler to work with an assigned guard or detection dog, training it and caring for its health, and deploying it on patrols and in searches of vehicles and sites for explosives or contraband.
Duties and responsibilities
- Train the dog daily in obedience, guarding or detection and keep its skills sharp
- Patrol the site and its perimeter with the dog
- Search vehicles, bags and buildings with the dog for explosives or drugs
- Feed and groom the dog and keep its kennel clean
- Monitor the dog's health and vaccinations and take it to the vet when needed
- Handle the dog safely in public to protect people and the dog
- Record training hours, search results and the dog's condition
Working conditions
- Outdoor shift work, including nights
- Daily care of the dog, sometimes including holidays
Requirements
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- 3 to 6 years of experience in dog training or working with guard and detection dogs
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Dog training
- Dog handling
- Explosives and contraband detection
- Animal care
- Guarding
- Physical fitness
- Patience
Preferred
- An accredited certificate in detection or guard dog handling
- Experience securing oil sites, ports or airports
- A canine first aid course
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