CERTIFIED DOG HANDLER (Texarkana and Malvern, AR, US, 71854 and )

Job description

Position Number: 22182232 County: Miller; Hot Spring Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.00 There are two of these positions open. One is located in Texarkana (Miller County) and the second position is located in Malvern (Hot Spring and Grant Counties) Please indicate which county position you are interested in when you apply for a position. Position Information: Job Series: Internal Affairs – Career Path Classification: Certified Dog Handler: Class Code: SIA02P: Pay Grade: SGS06: Salary Range: $52,137 - $77,163: Job Summary: The Certified Dog Handler is responsible for training, handling, and deploying state-certified working dogs in support of law enforcement, search and rescue, wildlife control, or public safety operations. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and observational skills to ensure the safety and effectiveness of canine teams in various operational settings. Primary Responsibilities Handle and train state-certified working dogs to perform duties such as tracking, detection, search and rescue, or wildlife control. Maintain a high level of readiness in both the dog and handler for various field operations. Conduct ongoing training exercises t...