Canine Training Instructor:
This role will see you being responsible for the continuation training of our Specialist Detection Dog team including the assessment, selection, and initial training of all Detection Dogs. You will be required to be fully conversant with the following accreditations:
• National Canine Training Accreditation Scheme Private Security (NCTAS P) Explosive Detection Dogs to ensure the canine teams meet their required training hours prior to assessments.
• National Association of Security Dog Users:
- Level 4 Explosives
- Level 3 Drugs
You will be required to complete detailed training records and generate corrective training plans to ensure all dogs meet the Home Office standards and Governing Bodies. You will require a strong understanding of handling training samples and prevention of cross contamination, to ensure correct training is being conducted and for the longevity of samples. Knowledge of the correct storing and transport of specific samples is necessary.
You will liaise with other team members, stakeholders, and outside agencies on a weekly basis, providing regular and accurate updates on the team’s performance. You will be fully supported by an experienced, professional.
Place of Work - Our Training Centre is on the outskirts of Wellingborough, but there is a requirement to travel across the UK to various locations, with the possibility of overnight stays.
Salary: £42,000pa
Essential:
• Proven experience of training Detection Dogs to exacting standards.
• The ability to work autonomously
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Initiative-taking.
• Teaching Qualification to Level 3 or equivalent
• Full UK driving license
• Background checks will be conducted to Counter Terrorism Checks (CTC) level.
• Right to work in the UK.
• 5-year checkable history.
Desirable:
- Prior Police, Military or Gov Agency dog training qualification.
- Ability to home detection dogs at your home address as and when required.
Role profile:
• Conduct Continuation Training (CT) and be physically able to perform the role of a trainer in all classifications of dog work.
• Provide written and verbal reports outlining training needs to the Head of Canine Services.
• Ensure the health and welfare of dogs is maintained to company standard.
• Maintain and ensure safe handling of training samples.
• Drive company vehicles as required. (Company vehicle and fuel card supplied).
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments as required.
• Maintain vehicle, equipment, and project equipment.
Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:
• Personal Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Discount shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.
