Canine Trainer - Iraq

GARDAWORLD CONTRACTOR ROLE SPECIFICATION

Position

Canine Trainer

Role Type

Contractor, GW Consulting Middle East Limited

Location

Balad

Est. Start Date

TBC (subject to further confirmation/successful onboarding/visa processing)

Duration of Task

Open ended

Duty Rotation

15 weeks on, 5 weeks off, subject to operational requirements

Travel Pay

Contractors are not entitled to pay while travelling

Visa Requirements

The Company shall be responsible and liable for the multi-entry visa cost as required in order to deliver the Services. Any visa costs incurred shall be reimbursed.

Package

GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.

Food, Accommodation and General Expenses:

Company will provide the Contractor with food, drink, transportation and accommodation as necessary whilst the Contractor is engaged in a project.

If Company is unable to provide the Contractor with food, accommodation and transportation, except as set forth below for inbound and outbound travel to the project location, Company shall either provide a per diem at an agreed rate or reimburse to the Contractor for any travelling, hotel and other expenses reasonably incurred by him in the proper performance of his duties under this Agreement. In the case of the latter, the Contractor must provide Company with such vouchers and receipts or other evidence of actual payment of such expenses as Company may reasonably require. The Contractor shall seek the prior approval by Company for any individual expenses incurred under this Agreement.

Flight Package

GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.

The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.

The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address. The Company will pay for any transfers from the airport near the project location or such other intermediate landing location to the Consultant’s accommodations at the project.

Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel Standard Operating Instruction (SOI), copy will be provided upon acceptance.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Must possess a National/State/Provencial/Commercial certification as an explosive detection working dog trainer. The certificate must include a date range or number of course hours.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing as a Military, Law Enforcement, or Commercial Security canine trainer. This experience must have occurred within the last ten (10) years from their hiring date. (Exception: Years of training experience can be waived if hiring from within the company)

Services

The Canine Trainer is tasked with the following duties to ensure mission readiness and operational success:

Training and Proficiency Maintenance:

• Conduct initial training testing/validation of canines to validate proper olfactory capabilities, behavioral suitability, and physical traits for entrance into the program.
• Perform daily maintenance training (i.e., performance and explosives detection) and maintain training records for assigned detection dogs.
• Collect and maintain accurate records relating to the imprinting and training of canines.

Health and Welfare:

• Maintain the day-to-day health and welfare of the assigned detection dog, including feeding, exercising, grooming, and providing a clean, safe kennel environment.
• Monitor the dog's behavior and physical condition, reporting any changes or concerns immediately to a supervisor or veterinary professional.

Equipment Management:

• Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment (e.g., leashes, harnesses, muzzles, training tools, and kennel supplies).

Emergency Response:

• Perform basic canine emergency first aid as needed and ensure prompt veterinary attention for any serious injury or illness.

Animal Care and Handling

• Provide daily care for boarding, including feeding, watering, grooming assistance, and administering oral medications as directed by management or veterinary staff.
• Monitor EDCs for any signs of illness, injury, distress, or unusual behavior, and report findings immediately to the appropriate staff member (Veterinarian, Kennel Master).
• Safely and humanely restrain and handle EDCs, including those that may be anxious, fearful, or difficult to manage.

Undertaking any other direction or reasonable request given by appropriate GardaWorld Management team in accordance with GW Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.

For further information about GardaWorld please follow link: www.garda.com/gw

Please note: any Information provided shall be used by GardaWorld to evaluate your qualifications for engaging as a contractor.

Presentation of falsified credentials or false statements can lead to termination of any engagement (or future engagement) with the company.

Any deployment to any region in which GardaWorld operates carries a degree of risk, for more information please go to https://www.garda.com/crisis24/country-reports where you can obtain the latest analysis, information and threat assessment.