Provide direction and oversight for the training of security escort dog teams in the regional areas to ensure contractual obligations are met
Prepare and supervise service dog examinations in accordance with DPOBw
Ensure compliance with the provisions of the German Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG) and the Animal Welfare Dog Keeping Ordinance (TierSchHuV)
Monitor the care and health status of service dogs
Provide guidance to assigned service dog trainers in the regions
Organize procurement and placement of service dogs as required
Cooperate with the relevant military authorities
Participate in continuing education to keep your professional knowledge up to date

Experience working with working dogs (German Shepherd/Malinois) and experience as a helper/decoy in protection training (Figurant) is mandatory
Possession of a permit to train service dogs under §11 of the TierSchG and knowledge of the DPOBw are advantageous to enable immediate involvement in dog training
Current or former service as a soldier with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), preferably in the service dog unit
Experience in civilian commercial military security operations involving the deployment of service dogs
Strong organizational skills for optimal time management and the ability to work independently
Willingness to travel throughout Germany is required

A non-tariff salary appropriate to the responsibilities and bonuses for strong examination results
28 working days' vacation
A high-quality company car that may also be used privately
A high degree of independent, assignment-oriented scheduling possible
Collaboration with a specialized, highly motivated team
Training and qualification opportunities in our in-house security school and the TÜV-certified Klüh Academy, as well as support for further education in canine services
A crisis-resistant workplace in a continuously growing company since 1911
Attractive employee discounts through cooperation partners
Above-average 20% employer contribution to your retirement provision
Discounted FitX membership nationwide without a registration fee
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Head of Service Dog Operations

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