Free Running Explosive Detection Dog Handler

ICTS Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A security service provider is looking for a Free Running Explosive Detection Dog Handler based in Greater London. The role involves screening cargo for explosives, caring for a company dog at home, and complying with health and safety policies. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the right to work in the UK. A driving licence is essential, and no previous experience with dogs is required, although it is desirable.

Benefits

Personal Pension Scheme

Health Insurance Scheme

Discount shopping platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Full Driving Licence (No more than 6 points).
• Experience handling working dogs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Screen pallets of cargo for explosive materials.
• Care for the company dog at home.
• Supervise and control the dogs in compliance with legislation.

Skills

Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in flexible hours

Job description

Free Running Explosive Detection Dog Handler

Rate : £15 : 50ph (Based on an average of 176hrs per month)

The hourly rate equates to a basic annual salary of £32,736 before overtime, plus an additional company pension contribution of 3%.

Hours exceeding 176 attract overtime renumeration at time and a half.

Bank holiday hours worked attract enhanced pay equivalent to double time.

22 days paid annual leave plus the 8 prescribed Bank Holidays.

Kennelling equivalent to leave entitlement provided by the company.

Please note below the package in relation to the provision of a work vehicle and fuel for company business. This removes any costs from an employee in relation to travel to and from the workplace.

Place of Work

Operationally deployed within the London Heathrow Areas. The training will take place at our Training Centre in Farndish, Northamptonshire, accommodation will be provided during training.

Role Profile

You will be required to work within a busy cargo environment, screening pallets of cargo to ensure they are free from explosive materials and countersign manifest documentation as a part of your search procedure.

You and your dog will be required to screen all suitable items and advise the cargo handlers of non-suitable items.

You will be required to house a company dog at home (all associated equipment and welfare aspects will be catered for and provided by the company).

A suitable vehicle with fuel card will be provided as a personal issue vehicle used for work purposes and canine welfare requirements. (Handlers must live within a reasonable commute to London Heathrow Area)

Handlers will need to be proactive and motivated and have a good understanding of the basic training required to maintain your dog’s standards of efficiency.

Care and control of 1 x ICTS Free Running Explosive Search Dog

• This includes off duty care and housing at the handler’s home address.
• Provide feeding, grooming, veterinary and welfare needs in compliance with animal welfare legislation (all associated costs provided by the company).
• Transportation of dogs and self to deployments and training (Company Vehicle and Fuel Card provided).
• Supervision and control of the dogs in compliance with legislation and BS8517.
• Evaluation and reporting of dog’s performance.
• High profile proactive patrols with dogs.
• Response to requests for dog and handler searches and investigation of unattended items.
• Provision of specialist advice where appropriate
• Promotion of security procedures.
• Compliance with ICTS Health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Compliance with ICTS and client assignment instructions.

Additional

• Right to Work in the UK
• Vetting will be conducted to Counter Terrorism Checks level (CTC)
• Full Driving Licence (No more than 6 points).

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Abilities

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work under pressure and conditions of uncertainty.
• Ability to prioritise work, to observe timetables and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to house dogs at home address.
• Ability to transport dogs to work.
• Ability to identify performance issues in dogs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work away from home if required.

Qualities

• Integrity, reliability, honesty
• Self-disciplined - able to work without supervision.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Open minded, desire to learn.
• Physically able to perform the role.
• ‘Leading by example’ approach to deployments.
• Tidy, organised.
• Presentable

Experience

• Experience within the security and / or manned guarding industry an advantage but not essential.
• Experience handling working dog’s desirable.

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to :

• Personal Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Discount shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme