Police Dog- Lead instructor ( PC or Police staff post)

Gwent Police; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service in Wales is seeking a Lead Instructor to coordinate the training of police dogs and their handlers. This role involves assessing training methods, providing expert guidance, and ensuring the welfare of the dogs. Candidates should have experience in law enforcement training and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits including generous leave, wellness support, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance programme

Free access to on‑site gyms

Discounts via the Blue Light Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in training law enforcement personnel and dogs.
• Ability to assess training methodologies effectively.
• Strong communication skills for providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and conduct initial and ongoing training for police dogs.
• Assess and improve training methods.
• Provide advice and support to dog handlers.

Job description

Role Overview

Please note that this post is available to both Police Officers and Police Staff. Police Officers will need to have completed their probation period prior to applying and will be paid in accordance to their current salary.

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].

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.

Benefits

• 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 Brian, Clare and Salma via [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.