Grade: Band D Lower

Salary: £28,353 to £34,614

Closing Date: 14th August 2019

About the role:

A vacancy has become available for a Police Dog Instructor assigned to our highly successful Puppy Development & Breeding Programme.  Within this role you will work alongside the Breed Scheme Manager in order to breed & develop our Police Dogs of the future and we are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about dog training to join our team.

Within this role you will be responsible for the following:-

• To assist with the development & training of young dogs within the Puppy Development Programme.
• To be assist with dog breeding & to be on call to assist with the whelping of puppies
• To develop and train young dogs daily that are housed at Dog Training Centre
• To undertake formal assessments of young dogs
• To assist in the recruitment process & management of volunteers
• To support all volunteers within the Dog Section by providing training & assistance, to help volunteers develop young dogs within the Puppy Development Programme.
• To deliver group & 1-2-1 training sessions for volunteers
• To deliver instruction in Police Dog Training & Handler development, in line with NPCC Police Dog Manual of Guidance
• To undertake health and safety risk assessments and administer first aid if required.
• To undertake general clerical duties and maintain computer records.
• To complete training records, kennel club registrations, breeding documentation, volunteer contracts, dog contracts and health screening requirements
• To complete tasks be allocated by the Chief Instructor

NPCC Certified Police Dog Instructor (Once NPCC Qualification achieved)

• To deliver Police Dog training in General Purpose and Specialist fields
• To develop handling skills and to assist in the selection of suitable staff
• To facilitate the positive and effective development of Police Dogs
• To assess Dog Section Teams with regards to enquiries by PSD and Legal Services.
• To liaise and negotiate the use of suitable venues for Police Dog Training.
• To manage students and learning related challenges

Knowledge & Experience (including qualifications)

  Essential

• To possess Teaching Qualification at a minimum of Level 3
• To possess a Degree (or equivalent) in an animal/canine related subject
• To have an understanding of breeding protocols and blood lines
• To have experience of delivering dog training to groups & individuals
• To possess basic IT skills (Microsoft Office - Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook)
• Full UK Driving licence

Desirable

• To possess a First Aid Qualification
• To possess a Risk Assessment Qualification
• To possess an Assessors Qualification
• To have gained an NPCC GP or specialist instructors qualification
• To have experience of whelping 

Skills   Essential

• To possess integrity and professionalism at the highest standard
• To be a dynamic, motivated individual who seeks a challenging role in Police Dog Training
• To be able to work with minimal supervision & use own initiative
• To be able to evidence a good level of management ability
• To be able to show a high level of flexibility
• To show a good understanding of innovative & effective training methods

Desirable

• To have an analytical mind to identify problem solving solutions
• To demonstrate networking & relationship building skills

West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions.  The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.