Explosives Detection Dog Handler

Your Responsibilities

• Screening cargo in accordance with UK regulations using technical and canine detection methods
• Maintaining the operational capability of the FREDDs
• Conducting both on-the-job and continuation training
• Deploying in support of wider business operations when required
• Producing and maintaining all training records maintaining rigid and documented control of training aids
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with animals under your control
• Recording all events and incidents and managing customer requests through to satisfactory resolution
• Leading on Health & Safety matters relating to the task and ensuring site compliance with all applicable regulations (including maintenance of British Standards ACS requirements and Canine SOPs)
• Demonstrating the Securitas values of Integrity Vigilance and Helpfulness

Please Note: This list is not extensive but gives a good overview of the duties of the role!

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
• Valid UK Driving Licence (clean licence with no endorsements)
• Ability to live within a 45 - 50-minute commute of site
• Ability to home kennel your Securitas-provided working dog
• Previous canine experience working with and training dogs ideally within detection capabilities
• The ability to monitor canine health and administer necessary care
• Strong observation skills attention to detail with good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and genuine love of dogs
• The ability to work effectively within a professional team environment

Desirable

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Previous Home Office or MoD dog handling experience
• Qualified Security Dog Handler certification (any discipline)
• Previous experience within the aviation sector

Make Your Next Career Move Count

If youre passionate about working dogs take pride in delivering specialist services and want to play a key role in protecting UK aviation wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our elite Explosives Detection Dog Handler team.

Additional Information :

Its great to see youre considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336000 colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas we live by our values of Integrity Vigilance and Helpfulness and our People Promise:

• Opportunity We see potential in every person and situation
• People We open our eyes to all thats good
• Purpose We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting but were here to support youjust email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates should you meet the roles minimum requirements having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU the Race at Work Charter and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week International Womens Day PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support providing cash back towards everyday dental costs such as dental examinations X-rays and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs such as dental check-ups contact lenses and acupuncture and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare A 24/7 online GP mental health support service get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy Online access to advice and guidance from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click Im Interested and start your career with Securitas UK today.

See a different world.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1