Explosives Detection Dog Handler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Wellbeing support

Pension

Life assurance

Employee EV schemes

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking an Explosives Detection Dog Handler to join a specialist aviation security team. You will work with a highly trained canine partner to screen cargo and protect passengers and assets across relevant sites in the UK.

From day one, you’ll access learning opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits. A driving licence and the ability to be within a workable commuting distance are essential.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• Valid UK driving licence with no endorsements.
• Must live within a 45–50 minute commute of site areas.
• Ability to home kennel your Securitas-provided working dog.
• Previous canine experience in detection/duty roles.
• Ability to monitor canine health and provide care.
• Strong observational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and love of dogs.
• Ability to work effectively within a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Screen cargo in accordance with UK regulations using canine detection methods.
• Maintain the operational capability of the FREDDs (Explosives Detection Dogs).
• Conduct on-the-job and continuation training.
• Deploy in support of wider business operations when required.
• Produce and maintain training records and materials.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with animals under your control.
• Record events/incidents and manage customer requests to resolution.
• Lead health and safety matters and ensure site regulatory compliance.

Skills

Canine handling

Observation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health monitoring

Positive attitude

Education

Security dog handler certification

Job description

We’re Hiring: Explosives Detection Dog Handler

Join an Elite Canine Security Team Protecting UK Aviation

Location: Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire/Leicester/Bedfordshire areas

Pay: £16.95 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week (shift times confirmed at interview)

From day one, you'll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole range of benefits—from major brand discounts to give-back schemes and wellbeing support.

Grade: Site Based

Are you ready to work alongside highly trained detection dogs in a role that truly makes a difference?

As an Explosives Detection Dog Handler with Securitas, you'll become part of a specialist team delivering critical aviation security services. Working with a highly trained canine partner, you'll help protect passengers, cargo and aviation assets by preventing terrorist and criminal activity.

This is more than a security role - it's an opportunity to build a unique career combining professional dog handling, specialist detection work and operational excellence.

About The Role

As an Explosives Detection Dog Handler (FREDDs), you will deliver an explosives detection screening capability within the aviation sector as part of Securitas' Protective Specialist Services. You will deliver a service in line with UK legislation, Dept for Transport regulations, Civil Aviation Authority and Securitas procedures to counter terrorist and/or criminal activity relating to aviation activities.

Job Description

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)
• 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

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.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

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).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.