MGS - Guard Service - Dog Handler - Shift Worker - LDOC

Overview

Our Dog Handlers main responsibility is to work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, ensuring the safety and protection of Defence employees, visitors and property.

• Responsible for the overall welfare of all Military Working Dogs on site, training and caring for them.
• Handling dogs during exercises and tasks.
• Observing and assessing behavioural patterns in dogs and reporting to relevant persons.
• Exercising dogs as needed. Utilising various dog-training techniques to correct problematic behaviour and rewarding positive behaviour.
• Daily upkeep and cleaning of kennels and all play and exercise equipment.
• Carry out Continuation training (A minimum of 9 hours a month) alongside the upkeep of all relevant paperwork.
• Annual licensing & testing - Continuation of training and annual licensing alongside the upkeep of paperwork.
• Collaborate closely with Dog Evaluation Officers and Kennel Supervisors.
• Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas.
• Patrol on foot with a Military Working Dog (this could be up to 10 miles a shift on all types of terrain and in all weather conditions) and in MOD vehicles, within designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures.
• Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly.
• Control vehicular and pedestrian access to site ensuring all have the correct credentials, issuing passes and escorting visitors where appropriate.
• Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings, and open areas.
• Complete incident reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy.
• Assist employees and visitors with any concerns they may have.
• Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as required.
• Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms.
• Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio.

• All new starters will participate in a mandatory two-week residential Foundation Course, followed by on-the-job training.
• Potential dog handlers will also be required to attend and pass a 3-week residential Patrol Dog Handlers Foundation Course.
• There will also be opportunity for further development courses.
• Annual programme of mandatory online training, along with a dedicated Workforce Development Team to support you with your training needs.

• Licences:
  Full UK Driving Licence.
• CV including Job History and Previous Skills. A background, qualification, or interest in the delivery of site security and/or experience in delivering customer service.

• Salary of 32,530. The Ministry of Defence contributes 9,423 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Annual and special leave entitlements as described (including long service and volunteering leave where applicable).
• Other benefits include travel links, parking, and opportunities for learning and development tailored to your role.
• Learning and development tailored to your role and an environment with flexible working options.

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