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PC Dog Handler
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Awst 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Cwmbran, Torfaen |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Gwent Police |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7110 |
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Police Dogs are deployed to provide special policing capability across the Force in a variety of roles and in support of a wide range of policing operations and are routinely tasked with locating offenders, locating evidence, the prevention and deterrence of crime and tackling of disorder.
The core role involves the training and operating of a General-Purpose Dog used for tracking and locating suspects, vulnerable people, and property. Further training and development enable Handlers to also operate a Specialist Search Dog with specific item or substance location training.
Gwent Police Dog Handlers work closely with their RPSO colleagues to deliver specialist operational policing services 24/7 to the communities of Gwent.
This varied and much sought after role requires officers to undergo extensive specialist training and develop a unique partnership with their dogs. This role will build on your current skill base, putting you at the centre of the most interesting and crucial policing operations both within Gwent and on mutual deployment elsewhere in the UK. Both handler and dog will be trained within Force and at other Police Dog Training centres of excellence to develop the requisite skills and knowledge to perform the role.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
We have exciting opportunity within the Roads Policing and Specialist Operations Unit (RPSO) for a current and experienced Dog Handler to transfer and be part of our Dog Section Team. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic handlers to join us within out progressive and professional team. If you live outside the force area this would be subject to a special dispensation being granted by Gwent police. We particularly welcome applications from Dog Handlers who are experienced detection dog handlers and/or Instructors but this is not essential.
Please note BTP candidates maybe considered, however you would need to have fully completed your probationary period and have received suitable training. Your training background will be reviewed to ascertain whether you are eligible to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please state the title of the area you are evidencing and provide the evidence in the following box. To add the next area, select add another instance for each area that is required as stated on the person specification.
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
Special Circumstances Related to the Role
All police dogs are required to live and sleep at their handler’s home address.
Due to the nature of this role, you are required to reside in a property which is a suitable place to keep a working police dog and to have sufficient space within the grounds of the premises for a secure kennel.
You will also need to be able to park the marked police dog vehicle that you will be provided with at your property.
All related police dog equipment provides to the post-holder (kennels, vehicles, vehicle crates and the dogs themselves) remain the property of Gwent Police.
When the post holder is on annual leave their police dog(s) must be kept at a Gwent Police approved kennel facility.
Officers must have fully completed their probationary period prior to the application date and have a minimum of 12 months operational experience (Internal candidates).
Applicants must be able to successfully pass PPST training (Application of the Disability Discrimination Act will continue to apply).
Those successful at interview will be required to undergo various pre-employment checks before appointment (vetting, PSD checks, Medical etc).
ASSESSMENTS:
Information for Internal candidates only.
Teams Drop-In session
13/09/2024
Home Visits
w/c 16/09/2024
Assessment Run
03/10/2024
Assessments week
w/c 14/10/2024
Interviews
w/c 04/11/2024
Course
Jan – March 2025
Information for External candidates only.
Interviews
w/c 10th October 2024
Course
January – March 2025
For further information contact PS 415 David Davies - David.Davies@gwent.police.uk or Inspector Leighton Healan - Leighton.Healan@gwent.police.uk.
All officers are paid in accordance with National rates which includes the Dog Handlers allowances. Any annual leave that has already been booked will be honoured but these dates must be made available to Gwent Police when invited for interview.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
The core role involves the training and operating of a General-Purpose Dog used for tracking and locating suspects, vulnerable people, and property. Further training and development enable Handlers to also operate a Specialist Search Dog with specific item or substance location training.
Gwent Police Dog Handlers work closely with their RPSO colleagues to deliver specialist operational policing services 24/7 to the communities of Gwent.
This varied and much sought after role requires officers to undergo extensive specialist training and develop a unique partnership with their dogs. This role will build on your current skill base, putting you at the centre of the most interesting and crucial policing operations both within Gwent and on mutual deployment elsewhere in the UK. Both handler and dog will be trained within Force and at other Police Dog Training centres of excellence to develop the requisite skills and knowledge to perform the role.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
We have exciting opportunity within the Roads Policing and Specialist Operations Unit (RPSO) for a current and experienced Dog Handler to transfer and be part of our Dog Section Team. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic handlers to join us within out progressive and professional team. If you live outside the force area this would be subject to a special dispensation being granted by Gwent police. We particularly welcome applications from Dog Handlers who are experienced detection dog handlers and/or Instructors but this is not essential.
Please note BTP candidates maybe considered, however you would need to have fully completed your probationary period and have received suitable training. Your training background will be reviewed to ascertain whether you are eligible to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please state the title of the area you are evidencing and provide the evidence in the following box. To add the next area, select add another instance for each area that is required as stated on the person specification.
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
Special Circumstances Related to the Role
All police dogs are required to live and sleep at their handler’s home address.
Due to the nature of this role, you are required to reside in a property which is a suitable place to keep a working police dog and to have sufficient space within the grounds of the premises for a secure kennel.
You will also need to be able to park the marked police dog vehicle that you will be provided with at your property.
All related police dog equipment provides to the post-holder (kennels, vehicles, vehicle crates and the dogs themselves) remain the property of Gwent Police.
When the post holder is on annual leave their police dog(s) must be kept at a Gwent Police approved kennel facility.
Officers must have fully completed their probationary period prior to the application date and have a minimum of 12 months operational experience (Internal candidates).
Applicants must be able to successfully pass PPST training (Application of the Disability Discrimination Act will continue to apply).
Those successful at interview will be required to undergo various pre-employment checks before appointment (vetting, PSD checks, Medical etc).
ASSESSMENTS:
Information for Internal candidates only.
Teams Drop-In session
13/09/2024
Home Visits
w/c 16/09/2024
Assessment Run
03/10/2024
Assessments week
w/c 14/10/2024
Interviews
w/c 04/11/2024
Course
Jan – March 2025
Information for External candidates only.
Interviews
w/c 10th October 2024
Course
January – March 2025
For further information contact PS 415 David Davies - David.Davies@gwent.police.uk or Inspector Leighton Healan - Leighton.Healan@gwent.police.uk.
All officers are paid in accordance with National rates which includes the Dog Handlers allowances. Any annual leave that has already been booked will be honoured but these dates must be made available to Gwent Police when invited for interview.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
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