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Securitas

Explosives Detection Dog Handler

1w

Securitas

GB · Full-time · £26,000 – £29,000

About this role

As a crucial member of Securitas, work as an Explosives Detection Dog Handler alongside highly trained canine partners to safeguard aviation. Your keen intuition, dedication, and teamwork will help ensure the safety and security of aviation assets. Deliver explosives detection screening capability as one of Securitas’ Protective Specialist Services.

Screen cargo in accordance with UK regulations utilising technical and canine methods. Maintain the operational capability of the FREDDs while conducting on-the-job and continuation training. Deploy when required in support of the wider business and produce records associated with FREDDs training.

Maintain a positive relationship with animals under your control and rigid documented control over all training aids. Diarise all events and incidents, manage customer requests, and lead on Health and Safety matters. Ensure compliance with British Standards, ACS requirements, and Canine SOP’s in the aviation sector.

From day one, gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities and Mentorship. Benefit from big brand discounts and give back schemes. If passionate about working dogs and making a difference, apply to join the elite team.

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
  • Valid UK Driving Licence (clean license with no endorsements) and live within a 50 minute commute to the site
  • Able to home kennel Securitas provided working dog and monitor canine health
  • Canine training experience, ideally within detection capabilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Good observation skills and attention to detail
  • Must have a full UK driving license
  • Able to commute within 50 minutes of site

Responsibilities

  • Screen cargo in accordance with UK regulations utilising technical and canine methods
  • Maintain the operational capability of the FREDDs
  • Conduct on the job training and continuation training
  • Deploy when required in support of the wider business
  • Produce and maintain records associated with FREDDs training
  • Maintain rigid and documented control over all training aids
  • Maintain a positive relationship with animals under your control
  • Diarise all events and incidents

Benefits

  • Outstanding Learning and Development opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Big brand discounts
  • Give back schemes