Police Constable Dog Handler – Transferee Opportunity

Nottinghamshire Police; Arnold; On-site; GBP 32,256 - 52,014; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog Handler allowance

Specialist police dog training

Operational equipment provided

Vehicle crate/cage provided

Vetting clearance

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a substantive Police Constable - Dog Handler (Transferee) based at Arnold. You will deploy with a trained dog to provide specialist operational support, respond to high-risk incidents and support officer safety.

You will care for the dog, maintain training, and work a 24/7 rotating shift. The role requires proven operational dog handling experience, NPCC accreditation, and advanced driving qualifications.

Qualifications

• Be transferring from a Home Office Police Force.
• Be an accredited NPCC Accredited General Purpose Police Dog Handler.
• Advanced Police Driver and IPP.
• STO Taser Officer.
• No live written improvement notices within 18 months.
• No live warnings under Conduct Regulations.
• Proven experience as an operational police dog handler.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and maintain public order using sworn powers.
• Respond to calls for assistance and provide support to officers.
• Handle and care for a police dog; ensure training and operational readiness.
• Training dogs per NPCC/NCTAS requirements and CPD as needed.
• Assist in safe seizure of Banned/Dangerous Dogs as per policy.

Skills

Police dog handling

Advanced Police Driver

IPP

STO Taser Officer

Hom e Office transfer eligibility

Job description

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a substantive Police Constable - Dog Handler (Transferee) based at Arnold. You will deploy with a trained dog to provide specialist operational support, respond to high-risk incidents and support officer safety.

You will care for the dog, maintain training, and work a 24/7 rotating shift. The role requires proven operational dog handling experience, NPCC accreditation, and advanced driving qualifications.