Explosive Detection Dog Handler

Explosive Detection Dog Handler
Rate: £17.52/hr (avg. 176hrs/month)
Annual Salary: £37,002.24 + 3% pension

Benefits:

• Overtime (time and a half over 176 hrs)
• Bank holidays paid at double time
• 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Equivalent leave for dog kennelling
• Company vehicle and fuel card for work travel (no commuting costs)
• Travel/accommodation covered for national deployments + tax-free subsistence

Location:
Primarily London, with national travel as required.

Role Overview:

• You will be fully trained to Home Office NCTAS-P standard (in-house or police dog centre)
• Once trained, conduct proactive explosive searches and high-visibility patrols
• Respond to unattended items
• Advise clients on detection capabilities
• House and care for 2 company dogs (all costs covered)
• Maintain dogs’ welfare, training, and performance
• Comply with BS8517, H&S policies, and client/site instructions

Requirements:

• Must live within commuting distance of London
• Ability to house and transport dogs
• Flexible and able to work 12-hr shifts, sometimes at short notice
• Team player, self-motivated, and physically fit
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Eligible to work in the UK; CTC vetting required

Desirable:

• Experience with working dogs
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (can be supported)
• First Aid at Work (can be supported)
• Security or guarding experience preferred

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.