Lateral Police Officer - K9 Trainer

More details and to apply: https://aa243.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=003155&lang=en Posting Expires: Ongoing MidPoint Salary: Based on Experience Some of what you'll be doing: As the lateral Police Officer – K9 Trainer, you will be under the direction of the Chief of Police, the primary function of the Canine Trainer is to train the department’s assigned explosive detection canines, provide long term strategic planning, develop long/short term training plans, manage and recruit canine decoys, motivate, educate and develop handlers to achieve a high level of performance and success as well as maintaining relationships with stakeholders and local federal and state agencies You will provide coaching and mentorships to K9 members, identify and address performance issues, document training deficiencies and formulate training plans. You will be responsible for monitoring canines for proper care. You will conduct relevant training and assign training tasks to other handlers as needed. You will manage decoy activities, including recruitment and preparation. You will locate and procure training aids, props and training areas. You will be responsible for the disposal of canine training supplies (clothes, luggage, barrier materials etc.). You will liaison with Transportation Security Administration (TSA). You will assist with coordination of support for Canine Explosive Training Aid (CETA) accountability, escorting/watching decoys and maintaining observation of CETA. You will assist with Short Notice Assessments. You will attend certifications, Operational Training Assessments, training missions, operational developments and recurring evaluations. You will fill regular patrol positions when needed. Prior to appointment to the position, you must complete the Port of Seattle Police Department Lateral Field Training Program and probationary period.