Lead Canine Trainer (LCT)
Please note:
This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications Summary
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Certification & Education
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- Possess, or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction, qualifications in the following areas:
- Rope operations
- Third Class Swim Qualifications
- NSW MPC medical care
- 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 license
- Explosives handling and transportation personnel qualification and certification
- Successful completion of the following courses (must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)
- Canine handler instructor course
- Canine handler course
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Experience Required
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- Five years' management experience within the past seven years in a similar Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) and MPC Handler development program. This experience shall include oversight of canine trainers as well as student interaction.
- Minimum of seven years' experience within the past ten years of direct hands-on training of both handlers and canines.
- Minimum of seven years' experience within the past ten years with the Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV) or Internationale Prufungs-Ordnung (IPO) working dogs sports.
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Job Objective
Provided training and program support to train Special Operations Forces MPC Handlers in the operational use of MPCs in accordance with NSW standard operating procedures (SOP). Provide MPC related training to Government personnel, training to new and current MPCs, and advise the Government on the selection of canines and puppies procured outside this contract that are suitable for admission into the MPC program.
Responsibilities
- Standardize and perform initial and sustainment training for all canines and MPC Handlers/Teams to perform all NSW MPC Team capabilities.
- Provide bi-monthly work and training schedules to the Government.
- Coordinate request for resources (training locations, equipment, personnel) to the government.
- Inform government of readiness status of each dog on a monthly basis and what is required to bring any canines up to Fully Mission Capable.
- Perform bi-weekly in-person checks to ensure animal husbandry standards are met and inform government leadership immediately if standards are not met.
- Provide evaluation, appropriate initial stabilization, and transportation for MPC and puppy illness and injury.
- Travel to training locations, set up MPC Team training, and provide training and evaluation services throughout the pre-deployment training cycle.
Education & Certification
- Shall possess, or obtain via completion of a Government-supplied program of instruction, qualifications in the following areas:
- Rope operations
- Third Class Swim Qualifications
- NSW MPC medical care
- Shall 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 license
- Explosives 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.
- Successful completion of the following courses:
- Canine handler course
- Canine handler instructor course
Work Location
Coronado, CA
About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.
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LUKOS LLC
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
Jan 05, 2025