Military Dog Handler

Overview

The 91st Separate Okhtyrka Support Brigade is an engineering troops formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose main tasks are the construction and expansion of engineering obstacle systems and fortifications, preparing bridges and dams for demolition, and mining and demining objects. Since March 2014, the regiment's personnel have fought in Sloviansk, Savur-Mohyla, Vodiane, Ilovaisk, and the Luhansk and Donetsk airports, as well as in many other hot spots. With the start of the full-scale invasion by russian forces, the unit has successfully carried out its assigned combat missions to prevent the advance of enemy troops and to liberate captured Ukrainian territories. On February 24, 2022, the 91st Separate Support Brigade was the first to take the brunt of a massive strike by russian forces in the city of Okhtyrka: the russian army suffered significant losses in equipment and personnel.

Responsibilities:

• ability to apply methods and techniques for training service dogs
• caring for service dogs
• conducting systematic training of service dogs to acquire and improve relevant skills

Requirements:

• leadership qualities, experience working with service dogs
• fitness to undergo military service by age, state of health, and moral-psychological qualities
• no dependency on alcohol or drugs

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen with the direct commander's consent
• possibility of service for candidates who, per the Military Medical Commission's findings, are fit for service in support units, TCC and SP, military educational institutions, training centers, etc.
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 100,000 hryvnias depending on the performance of combat tasks and orders
• guaranteed annual main leave of 30 days
• a full package of social payments, wellness assistance, and other types of monetary assistance
• mandatory basic combined-arms training at a training unit and specialized training courses
• regular drills and the opportunity for professional development