Police Dog -Lead Instructor

Gwent Police; Mamhilad; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service police force in Wales is seeking a Lead Instructor to coordinate and conduct training for police dogs and their handlers. The ideal candidate will assess training methodologies, provide specialist advice, and ensure the ongoing development of police dogs. A strong background in dog training and handling is essential for this role, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers various benefits including generous annual leave, health support programs, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance programme

Free access to on-site gyms

Discounts from retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Agile working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Support networks

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Generous sick pay provisions

Membership option for UNISON

Qualifications

• Experience in training police dogs and handling.
• Ability to assess training methodologies effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct training for police dogs and handlers.
• Contribute to the development and welfare of police dogs.
• Provide specialist advice and support to handlers.

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Lead Instructor to co-ordinate and conduct both the initial and continued training of police dogs and their handlers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and welfare of police dogs by assessing the effectiveness of training methodologies, providing specialist advice and guidance, and supporting dog handlers. The Lead Instructor will identify and suggest improvements to practice ensuring the continued learning and development of police dogs and those working with them.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Gareth Williams- [e-mail]

This post is open to staff, or PC applicants.

HOW TO APPLY

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).

Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.

WHAT ARE OUR BENEFITS

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

Diversity and Welsh language

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email [e-mail] or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.