Job Description:

• 1) Instructs police officers in handling of dogs for police work in canine training facility: Instructs police officers in dog training techniques, such as obedience training, tracking, and crowd control.

• 2) Demonstrates dog handling techniques with dog on and off leash, using trained dog.

• 3) Instructs officers on subjects related to use of dogs in police work, such as theory of scent and narcotics and bomb detection.

• 4) Informs officers of health care of dogs and responsibilities of handlers.

• 5) Observes officer and dog teams during practice sessions, and offers suggestions to improve handling techniques when necessary.

• 6) Contacts representatives of other police departments and law enforcement agencies throughout country to keep training updated and to schedule training sessions.

• 7) Conducts tours of facility and explains importance of dogs in police work.

• 8) Purchases dog food and supplies and directs maintenance of facility.