About this role
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!
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
- Valid UK Driving Licence (clean licence with no endorsements)
- Must live within a 45 to 50-minute commute of site (Accommodation must be safe and secure and be near to grass areas for your Securitas dog)
- 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 you're passionate about working dogs, take pride in delivering specialist services, and want to play a key role in protecting UK aviation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our elite Explosives Detection Dog Handler team.
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- Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
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From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
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