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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.
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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Detection work
- Operational excellence
- Canine handling
- Specialist detection work
- Technical detection methods
- Canine detection methods
- Animal care
- Observation skills
- Attention to detail
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
Location
- London Heathrow area,TW6
Work Type
- Site Based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- £15.00 per hour
Benefits
- Outstanding Learning and Development opportunities
- Mentorship
- Major brand discounts
- Give-back schemes
- Wellbeing support
- STRIVE– Securitas Perks
- Dental Plans
- HSF Health Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Specsavers discounts
- WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme
- Toothfairy - Online access to advice and guidance from UK Dentists
- Pension Plan
- Payroll ISA
- Free Mortgage Advice
- Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
- Death in Service Benefit
About the Company
- 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, People, Purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application).
- We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant.
- We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.