Dog Trainer

As a Dog Trainer for Humberside Police, the post holder will facilitate the selection, training, licensing, and development of dog handlers by conducting an organised and meaningful programme of suitability, continuation, and specialist training.

The post holder must be able to recognise and undertake decision required to correctly prioritise and resource training needs. This will often require prompt decisions for safety reasons when handling police dogs., The provision of a high standard of training to all students to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and techniques required to act appropriately under any predicament without jeopardising the situation or endangering any other parties concerned.
Cascading the experience, knowledge, and skills to potential or current Police Dog Handlers under assessment and instruction conditions.
Organises and conducts suitability courses for applicants to the Dog Section ensuring that they have the necessary attitude, character, and constitution to become an operational police dog handler.
Undertakes the assessment of new dogs acquired for training purposes to ensure they have the appropriate attitude, character, and constitution to become an operational police dog which may involve care, control, and assessment of dogs for short periods whilst off duty at home address. Undertakes training for dogs with specialist roles,
Liaises with line manager/senior personnel regarding scheduling, nature, and level of training as appropriate.
Acts as an advisor, using specialist knowledge, to Supervision and other agencies as required and support Dog Section Supervision where appropriate.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.

Relevant training experience including the design and delivery of course and training material.
Previous experience in a teaching or training environment
Previous experience of working and/or training with dogs.
Excellent listening and questioning techniques
Home Office Accredited Police Dog Instructor or willing to work towards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate at all levels both inside and outside the organisation.
The ability to evaluate training and provide constructive feedback.
Full driving licence.
Flexibility to meet demands of the post which may include working additional hours/weekend working., Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK to apply for roles with Humberside Police.
Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment. (Please note, with holding any information asked by the vetting department, may delay the vetting procedure, or result in your vetting been refused and the offer of employment been withdrawn)
Tattoo's will be reviewed as a part of the recruitment process to ensure we maintain a level of professional standards and to make sure the images do not cause offence or are unacceptable.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.

Perks of working for Humberside Police:

From great perks, agile working and professional development, we want you to have the best possible journey throughout your Humberside Police Career.

Our Police Staff work extremely hard, which is why we are proud to offer a host of reward and recognition schemes. Whether it's Cycle to Work scheme, Gym and health schemes, we have the perks ready for you to benefit from.

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Further Perks:

Generous annual leave allowance
Training and development opportunities
Coaching & Mentoring Scheme
Access to a range of occupational health facilities (Discounted Healthcare, 1st year free and 2nd year subsidised)
Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
Flexible/Hybrid working where applicable.
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Discount
Access to the forces onsite gyms
Free on-site car parking
Humber bridge tag (If travelling from the Southbank)

Pre - Employment Checks and Eligibility