Dog Handler

Norvicguards; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Supportive leadership

Free counselling support

Major discounts on training courses

Discounts at selected stores

Job summary

Norvicguards is seeking Dog Handlers for various assignments across Norfolk and the South of England. Preferred candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in public-facing roles. The flexible shifts can suit self-employed or PAYE arrangements, with immediate and ongoing work opportunities.

Join a team committed to high standards and respect, with numerous benefits including supportive leadership, mental health services, and discounts on training courses.

Qualifications

• Valid NASDU or NACTIS-P certification relevant to the role being applied for.
• Experience in event, venue, or site-based deployments.
• Previous public-facing operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting patrols and maintaining a visible professional presence.
• Supporting site safety and security through proactive observation.
• Completing records and reports accurately where required.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Handling dogs safely

Ability to travel

Education

Valid NASDU or NACTIS-P certification

Tools

Own transport suitable for travel

Job description

We are recruiting for Dog Handlers to join our team for a range of assignments across Norfolk and the South of England.

We are interested in hearing from both General Purpose Dog Handlers and Detection Dog Handlers. Opportunities are available on both a PAYE and self-employed basis, depending on the role and assignment.

This role is ideal for professional, reliable, and experienced handlers who can work calmly, confidently, and to a high standard in public-facing and operational environments.

Engagement: PAYE and Self-Employed opportunities available Job type: Flexible shifts Location: Norfolk and across the South of England Travel required

Assignments May Include

• Events and public-facing venues
• Festivals across the UK
• Farms and abattoirs
• Venue and site security assignments
• Detection operations where required
• Other specialist assignments as required

Typical Duties

• Conducting patrols and maintaining a visible professional presence
• Supporting site safety and security through proactive observation and reporting
• Working in line with operational instructions and assignment requirements
• Handling dogs safely, professionally, and in accordance with relevant standards
• Responding calmly and effectively to incidents or concerns
• Completing records and reports accurately where required
• Working as part of a wider operational team

Requirements

• Valid NASDU or NACTIS-P certification relevant to the role being applied for
• Suitable dog and equipment for operational deployment where applicable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and well presented approach
• Calm under pressure and confident in operational environments
• Willingness and ability to travel across Norfolk and the South of England
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends
• Experience in event, venue, or site-based deployments
• Previous public-facing operational experience
• Own transport suitable for travel to assignments
• Interest in progressing into specialist assignments where opportunities arise

What You’ll Get

• PAYE and self-employed opportunities available
• Flexible shifts
• Immediate and ongoing work opportunities
• Supportive leadership and fair treatment
• Opportunities for progression
• Free counselling support
• Free mental health hotline
• Access to a mental health and wellbeing programme
• Major discounts on training courses when our training school launches
• Discounts at selected stores
• Additional benefits to come

Why Join Norvic Guards Security?

We are building a team of professionals who take pride in doing things properly. If you value respect, integrity, and discretion, and you want to be part of a company focused on improving standards, supporting its people, and creating real opportunities for development over time, we would like to hear from you.

Required Security Details

To apply for this position you’ll need to have the following security clearance: