Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

U.S. Army
📍 Williamsburg, Virginia, United States 💼 Parttime 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

If you're interested in working with animals or law enforcement as a profession, being a Soldier in the U.S. Army as a Working Dog Handler might be right for you.  

Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers are responsible for the care and training of his or her service dog, which contributes to combat operations abroad and installation security at home by providing target odor detection (explosive/drug). Service dogs, generally seen as a non-lethal option for neutralizing a threat, also serve as a psychological deterrent during law enforcement operations. 
 
Job Duties:
  • Patrol Drug Detector Dog (PDDD) handler
  • Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) handler
  • Health and Welfare searches
  • Law and Order operations
  • Installation Force Protection and Law and Order support
  • VIP support
  • Customs support

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Job Details

  • Location Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Job Type Parttime
  • Category Law Enforcement Workers
  • Posted Date June 07, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 17, 2026