PC Dog Instructor
City of London, City of London
PC Dog Instructor
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City of London, City of London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 3e6ab1c43e1d42008e5b7d32cdc32002
Full Job Description
- You will provide training to officers and dogs in support of proactive and reactive assistance for all operational officers and specialist departments., Effective assessment of dogs and potential handlers for suitability
- Delivery of dog and handler training courses and compilation of appropriate training assessment reports
- Delivery of basic and Continuity General Purpose/search courses
- Effective problem solving to address officers / dogs on Continuity courses
- Quality assessment of dogs / handlers in the operational environment
- Any other reasonable duty as requested.
- Handle as a minimum, one operational dog
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact PS Emma BAMFIELD. emma.bamfield@cityoflondon.police.uk, In order to be considered for this role applicants must also meet the initial eligibility requirements below: - Accredited NPCC Dog Training Instructor for EEC or relevant trainer qualification (must be prepared to complete NPCC Instructors course)
- Experience as an operational Police GP or search Dog Handler.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise and have the ability to manage and develop people
- Able to use standard IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
- Able to review own performance objectively and take steps to make improvements.
- Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences, and a proactive approach to relationship development with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good communication skills with the ability to set out logical arguments clearly, adapting language, form and message to meet the needs of different people and audiences in diverse situations.
- Able to produce concise reports or other documents.
- Demonstrable experience of using effective communication skills with members of the public, particularly in confrontational situations.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes as well mitigate effects.
- Able to identify, analyse, and manage risk to inform balanced, proportionate, evidenced-based decisions.
In return, we will offer a number of benefits including a generous pension scheme, a free Oyster card for London (TFL) travel and subsidised national rail travel, which allows you to travel within a 70 mile radius. For further information please visit: https://careers.cityoflondon.police.uk/working The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme. If you wish to confirm if your journey would be covered under this scheme, please contact HR Services directly as the 70 miles is an approximation. A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it's vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us. The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.