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Dog handler

Monitor and evaluate canine performance in detecting explosives and narcotics to ensure safety and operational effectiveness.

18 000 – 35 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
18 000 – 22 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
22 000 – 28 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à ce métier se fait généralement par une formation professionnelle après le secondaire, complétée par un apprentissage pratique auprès de maîtres-chiens expérimentés.

Training — Belgium

Le métier de maître-chien nécessite une formation spécialisée en dressage canin et en sécurité.

Cette formation est souvent dispensée dans des centres de formation professionnelle ou par les services de police et de sécurité.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les maîtres-chiens est stable, avec une demande régulière dans les secteurs de la sécurité publique et privée ainsi que dans les unités militaires.

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