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Rescue Dog Handler

Nature & Environment

Rescue dog handlers carry out missions to search for missing persons following earthquakes, floods, avalanches or landslides. They are also responsible for the consistent training of their dogs. The Swiss Association for Disaster Dogs REDOG works closely with REGA and the local police in order to provide the necessary rapid assistance as efficiently as possible.

Entry
~CHF 50'000
CHF 4'167/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 62'000
CHF 5'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 75'640
CHF 6'303/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months

Your path to Rescue Dog Handler

Secondary School

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Decision
ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School
Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship
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Starting salary: CHF 50'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics5/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT3/10
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🔧 Manual8/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10
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🎨 Creativity4/10
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🤝 Social Contact4/10
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💪 Physical Demands7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)1/10
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AI Risk1/10
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