Explosives Detection Dog Handler

Join an Elite Canine Security Team Protecting UK Aviation

Location:

Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire/Leicester/Bedfordshire areas
Pay: £16.95 per hour

Hours:

40 hours per week (shift times confirmed at interview)

From day one, you ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole range of benefits—from major brand discounts to give-back schemes and wellbeing support.

Are you ready to work alongside highly trained detection dogs in a role that truly makes a difference?

As an Explosives Detection Dog Handler with Securitas, you ll become part of a specialist team delivering critical aviation security services. Working with a highly trained canine partner, you ll help protect passengers, cargo and aviation assets by preventing terrorist and criminal activity.

This is more than a security role - it s an opportunity to build a unique career combining professional dog handling, specialist detection work and operational excellence.

About the Role

As an Explosives Detection Dog Handler (FREDDs), you will deliver an explosives detection screening capability within the aviation sector as part of Securitas  Protective Specialist Services. You will deliver a service in line with UK legislation, Dept for Transport regulations, Civil Aviation Authority and Securitas procedures to counter terrorist and/or criminal activity relating to aviation activities.

Your Responsibilities

• Screening cargo in accordance with UK regulations using technical and canine detection methods
• Maintaining the operational capability of the FREDDs
• Conducting both on-the-job and continuation training
• Deploying in support of wider business operations when required
• Producing and maintaining all training records, maintaining rigid and documented control of training aids
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with animals under your control
• Recording all events and incidents and managing customer requests through to satisfactory resolution
• Leading on Health & Safety matters relating to the task and ensuring site compliance with all applicable regulations (including maintenance of British Standards, ACS requirements and Canine SOPs)
• Demonstrating the Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness

Please Note:

This list is not extensive but gives a good overview of the duties of the role!

• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
• Valid UK Driving Licence (clean licence with no endorsements)
• Ability to live within a 45 - 50-minute commute of site
• Ability to home kennel your Securitas-provided working dog
• Previous canine experience working with and training dogs, ideally within detection capabilities
• The ability to monitor canine health and administer necessary care
• Strong observation skills, attention to detail, with good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and genuine love of dogs
• The ability to work effectively within a professional team environment

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Qualified Security Dog Handler certification (any discipline)
• Previous experience within the aviation sector

If you re passionate about working dogs, take pride in delivering specialist services, and want to play a key role in protecting UK aviation, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our elite Explosives Detection Dog Handler team.

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

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