Security Dog Handler

Job Title: Self EmployedSecurity Dog Handler

Company

At Medisec, we value quality. That’s why our experts endeavour to provide best-in-class security services for our customers day-in, day-out.

Operating from our headquarters in Northamptonshire, we’ve developed a reputation for bespoke, customer-focused security services. Every single member of our security service personnel are trained to the highest industry standards – above and beyond the minimum expectations set by the Security Licence Authority (SIA).

We’re proud to serve a diverse portfolio of customers across Northamptonshire and the United Kingdom, providing superb security solutions and training services for companies and major events across the country.

Job Purpose:

Working remotely from client sites to protect assets from potential theft and damage.

Potential Shifts (awaiting Conformation) weekend cover with potential of week day nights with minimum of 12hr shifts.

Key Objectives

· Always deliver the role of a Security Dog Handler to a high standard

· Represent Medisec Ltd well, by ensuring smart appearance, clean/fully equipped vehicle, and healthy and groomed dog

· Conduct the role of a Security Professional by adhering to the Assignment Instructions fully

· Communicate effectively and courteously with Site Management and workers

· Report all Observations and Incidents no matter how small

· Take personal responsibility for the Health and Safety of Medisec, the client, other onsite personnel, yourself and your dog

· Punctuality is essential to the role, arriving to site 15 minutes before the shift start time

· Remain alert and vigilant at all times

Activities

·complete check calls and book off in line with requirements of each assignment

· Attend and pay full attention to Site Inductions

· Read, understand and confirm that's you have received the necessary information and training to conduct your role as set out within the Assignment Instructions

· Attend and undertake specific Dog Handler training in line with the BS 8517

· Produce accurate and timely reports and information as required

· Uniform must be worn at all times whilst on-site in line with the requirements set out in the BS8517

· Be in possession of a full kit as specified within the BS8517

· Walk the perimeter of the site to ‘Dynamically Risk Assess’ the site at the start of every shift. Ensure all fencing is in order, any defects or observations must be brought to the attention of the Site Manager and the Operations Manager. Create an entry in the Site Log showing time and date and details.

· Check the area of the site including buildings, machinery etc and make notes of anything that appears to be out of the ordinary. Site Manager and the Operations Manager. Create an entry in the Site Log showing time and date and details.

· Foot patrols to be conducted as set out in the Assignment Instructions.

· Dog to be kept under control at all times in line with the Guard Dogs Act 1975

The activities listed above are not exhaustive or exclusive and duties of a similar nature will be required to be completed.

Degree of Supervision

The Security Dog Handler needs to be able to work confidently on their own as many assignments are Lone Worker based.

Confidentiality

The post requires a high level of discretion in the handling of confidential matters and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality on the content of the Clients information.

Requirements:

· Must have a NASDU/BIPDT/NTIPDU (Team Cert)

· Flexibility to meet with the assignment, location and shift changes due to the adhoc nature of the Security Dog industry

· Good spoken English

· Valid frontline SIA Licence Holder

· Industry experience

· Suitable unbranded Vehicle which must conform to British standards.

· Own Public Liability Insurance

· Unique Tax Reference (UTR)

Experience:

· dog handling: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Temporary contract, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• security: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Licence (required)

Shift availability:

• Night shift (preferred)
• Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Med/DH/D2
Expected start date: 10/03/2023