Elite Aviation Explosives Detection Dog Handler

Securitas; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development opportunities

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking an Explosives Detection Dog Handler to join a specialist aviation security team, working with a trained canine partner to detect explosives and protect passengers, cargo and assets.

This role blends professional dog handling with specialist detection work and a commitment to operational excellence within UK regulatory frameworks.

If you are passionate about working with dogs and helping keep UK aviation safe, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 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 areas.
• Ability to home kennel your Securitas-provided working dog (Accommodation must be safe and secure with access to grass areas for your Securitas 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.

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.

Job description

Securitas UK is seeking an Explosives Detection Dog Handler to join a specialist aviation security team, working with a trained canine partner to detect explosives and protect passengers, cargo and assets.

This role blends professional dog handling with specialist detection work and a commitment to operational excellence within UK regulatory frameworks.

If you are passionate about working with dogs and helping keep UK aviation safe, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to apply.