General Purpose Dog Handler

1w1 week ago

Code 9 Security

Basingstoke, GB · Full-time · £28,000 – £35,000

About this role

We are recruiting a highly competent and professional General Purpose Dog Handler to join our Patrol and Response Team. You will carry out targeted and responsive patrols, including lock-up duties, proactively patrolling estates, supporting lone workers, and responding to alarm events. Patrol and Response Officers are key frontline team members reporting to the Regional Operations Officer.

You will typically be vehicle-based, deploying from Basingstoke or Southampton throughout a 10-hour shift. Proactively patrol assigned premises internally and externally using your general-purpose patrol dog as appropriate. Promptly challenge trespassers, investigate suspicious activity, and maintain detailed incident records.

An ideal candidate inspires respect and authority with high professionalism, dealing calmly yet confidently under pressure. Make well-reasoned and proportionate decisions while acting as an Ambassador for the company. Maintain high standards of driving and professional behaviour.

We are a well-established security company with an excellent reputation and impressive client list across public sector, commercial, small businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and public figures. Join a team providing licensed security services including guarding, door supervision, close protection, and public space surveillance.

Requirements

Frontline SIA licence in Security Guarding, Door Supervision or Close Protection
NASDU Certification, or equivalent
Full Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points
First Aid at Work Qualification
Proven experience as a security officer
Familiarity and competence in report writing
Ability to work confidently alone or as part of a team

Responsibilities

Proactively patrol assigned premises, internally and externally, using general-purpose patrol dog as appropriate
Lock up and alarm client's premises ensuring all exits, doors, and windows are secured
Promptly challenge trespassers and facilitate their safe removal, reporting on incident reports
Proactively respond to support colleagues and react to observed threats or alarm activations
Investigate suspicious activity, persons, and vehicles, sharing information with colleagues, management, and police as appropriate
Maintain appropriate records and detailed accounts of incidents
Challenge, apprehend, detain, and where appropriate arrest suspects, liaising with police

Benefits

Work with a well-established and reputable security company
Serve an impressive client list including public sector, commercial, high-net-worth individuals
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