We are seeking a committed and experienced Police Constable to join our Dog Unit as a 'Dog Training Instructor,' through our transferee recruitment.
In this role, you will plan, develop, and deliver initial and ongoing training to both General Patrol and Specialist Search dog handlers, in line with the National Canine Training Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS), College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), and NPCC Dog Training Standards.
About The Role
Our dog handling team is one of the most progressive dog sections within the UK and are responsible for delivering specialist operational policing services 24/7 to the communities of Avon and Somerset.
On a day-to-day basis you will be working as part of a friendly team of 5 Dog Instructors reporting to the Dog Training Manager, all working towards the same common goal of providing dog training of the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, develop and deliver initial training to prospective dog handlers, in line with National Canine Training Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS), College of Policing APP and NPCC Dog Training Standards.
* Plan, develop and deliver dog specific training for GPD and specialist dogs.
* Ensure accurate training and accreditation records are maintained in line with force protocols.
* Work with the Training Manager to develop bespoke training intervention and action plans, where appropriate, to ensure standards are maintained with the operational effectiveness of the police dog teams.
* Review suitability of prospective working dogs by assessing whether they are appropriate to be trained as police dogs.
* To ‘run on’ dog(s) when required to ensure operational resilience.
* To provide resilience within the general training team as a specialist and general trainer.
* Provide support and development to any officers who assist with occasional training delivery.
* To have sufficient role specific knowledge to advise officers, statutory partners and the public, on deployments and legislation surrounding Police Dogs.
* To ensure good working relationships are maintained with both internal and external partners.
* To handle an operational Police Dog, subject to operational needs.
* To act as a POPS Dog Serial Commander, subject to Operational Demand.
* Take responsibility for Continuous Professional Development in line with College of Policing APP and NCTAS requirements.
Am I eligible?
* Have no live written improvement notices issued under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2012 or reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 18 months
* Have no live written warning, final written warning or extended final written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012;
* Have no improvement notice/action plan in place, in accordance with the Police Officer Performance and Attendance procedures.
* Be an experienced Dog handler within your current force.
* Hold a current NPCC GP Dog Instructor qualification with evidence of CPD.
* Have an NPCC Specialist Search Qualification or meet the eligibility requirements to attend an instructors’ course based on experience.
If you reside outside of the force area and wish to apply, this would be subject to a special dispensation being granted by Avon and Somerset.
What We Offer
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force which has led the way on a number of initiatives and gained recognition for our ongoing commitment to support, develop and empower our staff to deliver the best possible service to the public.
We have the potential to offer you a better quality of life coupled with exciting and challenging policing.
Avon and Somerset polices 1,844 square miles of moorland, farmland, coastline, holiday resorts, market towns and cities including Bath and Bristol, one of England’s eight core cities.
The Recruitment Process
* To apply for this vacancy, click apply at the bottom of this screen.
* Shortlisting process – review of training records, sickness record and probationary completion from current force and suitability for the role
* Interview
* Pre-employment checks.
Current Force policy requires officers to live within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary borders and ordinarily within a 30-mile radius of their posting.
Postings are determined based on operational demand and priorities.
Salary and leave
Officers in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary are paid in accordance with the national rates.
Leave already booked by a successful officer will be honoured for this year, but officers must advise us of these dates in writing when invited to attend for interview.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Insp Ricki Lippiatt, Ricki.Lippiatt@avonandsomerset.police.uk.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact TalentTransferees@avonandsomerset.police.uk
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