Security Dog Handler

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom FORTEL SERVICES LTD. Full time

Nexus Security, part of the Fortel Group, is a specialist construction security provider. We currently have in excess of 100 live sites nationally, covering Rail, Motorway, Utilities and Infrastructure projects. We are one of the UK's leading security companies, offering a crucial service to key clients, focusing on reliability, professionalism and customer service.

**Role Outline**

We are looking for a licensed security dog handler with a NASDU registered dog to perform security guarding services on our client’s construction sites.

**Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)**:

- Ensuring the site is safe and secure
- Monitoring site access points & assets
- Dealing with members of the public who approach/enter the site
- Preventing losses and damage by reporting any irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures
- Completing patrols around the site
- Controlling traffic by directing drivers
- Completing daily occurrence logs during shift
- Reporting suspicious activity

**About You**:

- Must hold a valid SIA license
- Must have own certified NASDU registered dog, with full insurance and up-to-date vaccinations
- You will need to be a good written and verbal communicator
- Professional and presentable at all times
- Must be confident enough to raise alarms and contact emergency services
- Must be comfortable with completing relevant paperwork

**Working Times**:
We may require you to work on different sites fulfilling different duties and working a variety of different shift patterns, therefore you will be required to have a flexible approach to the work offered. It is beneficial if you have your own transport.

**Salary**: £12.50-£12.75 per hour

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- security: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA Badge (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person