Police Dog Handler – Dynamic Field Ops & Relocation

Avon and Somerset Police; Bridgwater; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary is seeking a current serving Police Dog Handler to join an Operational Support Team across the Force area. The role involves delivering frontline dog policing, including searching, tracking and incident response, within a supportive team led by senior dog unit staff.

Applicants must be an experienced dog handler within the current force and prepared for relocation within the Avon and Somerset area.

Qualifications

• Current serving Police Dog Handler.
• Experience transferring from Home Office Force.
• Ability to relocate within force area and meet eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Police dog policing to communities (public order, searching and tracking).
• Work with a team of dog handlers and trainers to maintain equipment and skills.
• Be prepared to deploy to incidents and events across the OST Force area.

Skills

Dog handling

Teamwork

Public safety

Job description

Avon and Somerset Constabulary is seeking a current serving Police Dog Handler to join an Operational Support Team across the Force area. The role involves delivering frontline dog policing, including searching, tracking and incident response, within a supportive team led by senior dog unit staff.

Applicants must be an experienced dog handler within the current force and prepared for relocation within the Avon and Somerset area.