Military Working Dog Handler

Job Overview

As a Military Working Dog Handler, you'll work with K-9 units and be responsible for training and caring for dogs, both at home and abroad, supporting missions and daily law enforcement. Military Working Dogs search for drugs or explosives and work with their human counterparts to neutralize threats in law enforcement operations. 

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: No
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 21 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST): 91

Skills You'll Learn

• Animal Care
• Detection & Identification
• Law Enforcement & Security