Security Dog Handlers

Kopek Security & Facilities Ltd is a national provider of manned and canine assisted security services. We as a company, consistently strive to deliver a high standard of service.

ERS Silver Award Winners with the Armed Forces Covenant. We are wanting to recruit full and part time dog handlers to join our existing canine section.

Preferred applicants will be encouraged to maintain/work towards a high level of proficiency along with their canine teammate through regular training and improvements.

Differing levels of experience and ability considered, mentoring and training is available.

A high level of animal welfare and care will **always** be expected

Kopek Security Ltd are an equal opportunities employer with a solid diversity policy that we are proud of and proactively promote.

**Description**

All handlers will be required to ensure the security of our client’s premises while adhering to the site safety rules and regulations. The handler will be required to be compliant to the British Standards, random dog patrols of the site and any other specific duties to be advised in the assignment instructions.

**Hours of Work**

Nights and Weekends

**Rates of Pay**

£12/hr for PAYE, £13.75/hr for Self Employed and Limited Companies Petrol allowance & Hotel maybe provided ask recruiter for terms and conditions.

**Benefits**

** **Double Pay on Bank Holidays
- Full welfare facilities
- Welfare checks conducted by qualified instructors
- Mentoring programme
- Smartphone app (rota, book on/off, distress button, incident reporting etc)
- Access to 24 hr control room

**Handler Requirements**

To apply, applicants are required to have:

- Work ethics, the right attitude and be a team player
- Genuine understanding of their canine partners needs/welfare
- A good level of written and verbal English
- A valid frontline SIA badge
- Minimum level 2 team certificate (NASDU, NTIPDU or BIPDT)
- Continuation training (CT) records
- A suitable dog of guarding breed
- Compliant dog cages with escape hatches (must provide photographic evidence)
- Vehicles must be visible with livery Vehicle must be unbranded (no company livery)
- Warning triangles on all exits
- Public Liability Insurance
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Professional, presentable with excellent communication skills
- Smart black uniform & boots with clean hi-vis/tactical vest

(yellow/black dependent on site)

**All applicants will be screened and vetted to BS 8517 and BS 7858 and provide a 5 year checkable work history with 3yrs referencing completed before commencing work.**

**Salary**: From £13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (required)
- Nationally recognised Qualification: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: On the road