Prison Drug Detection Dog Handler
Posted on July 8th, 2025
Wellingborough
£ per hour
Type of Job: Permanent
We are looking for a Drug Detection Dog Handler to contribute to the safety and security of HMP Five Wells by working with specially trained dogs to detect and deter the misuse of controlled drugs and other contraband to support overall prison operations in line with HMPPS and G4S requirements.
The role also involves the care and welfare of the assigned working dogs. (1x Proactive & 1x Passive)
You must also hold the following;
- NASDU level 4 in explosive detection dog handling.
- Valid SIA license (security officer or door supervisor)
- Full UK driving license
- Good level of physical fitness
- A stable home life, as the dog is to be housed at the handler's residence.
- A suitable vehicle to transport the dogs to and from work/exercise.
- A suitable secure garden to site a kennel at their home address.
Shifts are days, nights and weekends, working 45 hours per week
Your Time at Work
Your operational duties will include;
- Conduct systematic searches of persons, areas within the establishment, and the prison perimeter (internal and external) using a trained detection dog.
- Detect, deter, and prevent the introduction and misuse of controlled drugs and other prohibited items within the prison.
- Support officers in their investigations by providing specialist advice on dog deployment and their uses.
- Maintain security within the prison environment by complying with all security instructions and procedures.
Our Perfect Worker
Experience:
- Proven experience in handling working dogs, preferably in a security or public service environment.
- Experience within a prison or secure environment is desirable.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong interpersonal skills and resilience.
- Ability to manage and house working dogs.
- Confidence in working with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviours.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Competence in basic-level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and central IT systems.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Patience, self-confidence, and the ability to work independently
Key Information and Benefits
.- weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
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About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.