Police Dog Trainer (Police Officer Position)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
A police position that supports criminal investigations, crime prevention, and disaster rescue activities through the selection, training, and management of police dogs.
Description
Police dog trainers select dogs with suitable temperaments based on canine behaviorology, and conduct specialized training such as obedience training, detection training (drugs and explosives), tracking and search training, missing person searches, and rescue activities at disaster sites. They work alongside trained police dogs in criminal investigations and public security maintenance activities, and also handle daily health management, training records, and instruction for fellow police officers.
Future Outlook
The use of police dogs in criminal investigations and public security maintenance will continue to be necessary, and there will be stable demand for highly skilled trainers. Increasing needs for combined training with AI and sensor technology are also expected.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Excellent Observation Skills / Likes Animals / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Night Shift and On-Call Duty / Outdoor Training / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Patrol Officer (New Police Officer) → Police Dog Trainer → Police Dog Training Center Instructor → Forensic/Investigation Department Leader → Police Academy Instructor
Required Skills
Canine Ethology / Canine Health Management / Detection Training Techniques / Obedience Training / Search and Tracking Techniques
Recommended Skills
Animal Welfare Knowledge / Instruction Skills / Rescue Dog Training / Search and Rescue Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires observation skills that do not miss subtle changes in the dog's behavior. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn the latest training methods and behaviorology. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of training and search activities. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because emergency searches and responses at accident sites are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Police Officer Recruitment Exam
Aliases
- Police Dog Handler
- Police Dog Trainer
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