Dog Instructor

Merseyside Police; Liverpool City Region; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Merseyside Police is seeking a Police Dog Instructor to lead training within the Police Dog Training School. You will design and deliver initial and ongoing training for dogs, handlers and trainers, and contribute to operational capability across the force.

You will assess performance, identify development needs, ensure compliance with national standards, and support welfare and professional progression for handlers and dogs throughout their careers.

Mansioni

• Deliver and coordinate initial and ongoing training for police dogs, handlers, trainers and dog teams.
• Develop operational capability by identifying training needs and assessing performance.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and welfare requirements across training activity.

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Are you passionate about developing high-performing police dog teams and maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, training, and operational readiness?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Police Dog Instructor within Matrix Operations. This role is at the heart of the development, training, assessment, and welfare of Merseyside Police's operational police dogs and handlers, ensuring they remain prepared to protect communities and support policing operations across the force.

About the Role

As a Police Dog Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating both initial and ongoing training for police dogs, handlers, trainers, and dog teams. You will play a pivotal role in developing operational capability, identifying training needs, assessing performance, and ensuring compliance with national standards.

Working within Merseyside Police's accredited Police Dog Training School, you will provide specialist instruction, advice, and guidance while supporting the continued professional development of handlers and the welfare of police dogs throughout their careers.

This is a rewarding and varied role that combines practical instruction, operational expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in police dog training.