Assistant Canine Training Manager

Description

• Previously been an operational detection dog handler (Explosives Police/MOD trained).
• Demonstrable experience in training detection capability
• Computer literate.
• Clear communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• 5-year checkable history

• NCTAS Accredited Instructor.
• NASDU Accredited Instructor.
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET).
• Recognised Industry or Role related Instructor Qualification

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  Assist in training handlers to appropriate licensing standard.

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  Assist in the train new dogs to licensing standard.

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  Provide support to handlers on operational deployments with on the job training.

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  Assist in refresher/continuation training to operational teams when required.

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  Carry out demonstrations as required.

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  Assist with the selection of potential search dogs.

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  Provide written and verbal reports outlining training needs to the Operations and Training manager.

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  Provide performance reports on teams in training.

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  Ensure health and welfare of dogs is maintained to company standards.

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  Liaise with police training schools.

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  Maintain and ensure safe handling of training samples.

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  In the absence of the Training Manager carry out their duties.

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  Drive company vehicles as required.

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  Comply with company policies and procedures.

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  Carry out risk assessments as required.

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  Carry out checks on handler’s kennels, vehicles, equipment, and vehicles where required.

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Good inter-personal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work under pressure and conditions of uncertainty.
• Ability to prioritise work, to observe timetables and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to house dogs at home address.
• Ability totransport dogs to work.
• Ability to identify performance issues in dogs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work away from home if required.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients.
• Ability to follow leads and make enquiries to generate new income.

• Integrity, reliability, honesty
• Self-disciplined - able to work without supervision.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Open minded, desire to learn.
• ‘Leading by example’ approach to deployments.
• Tidy, organised.
• Presentable.

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