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An exciting role within Operational Support department for a Dog Handler (Constable).

The role will include force wide patrol, with emphasis being placed upon supporting BCU’s to fight crime; and providing responsive and visible policing, preventing crime and working with partners.

You will ensure trust and legitimacy and supporting our people, and visit stations and attend briefings to promote the department, and actively encouraging officers to consider utilising the dog section.

Initially all handlers will have a GPD dog and will be given an additional working dog once they are established in their role. This will be based on necessity and capability.

Please note that the position will be reviewed in line with the end of their current GPD’s dog working life, or sooner if deemed necessary by the trainer and line managers. Also, additional working dogs may be re handled.

The must haves

• You must have completed your probationary period.
• Must be a standard Driver and up to date with all Driving Assessments.
• You must have a can do, a positive, inquisitive mindset and adopt a continuous improvement approach.
• You will also be forward thinking, professional and committed to the forces values.

What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Next Steps

If this role sounds like you, please review our attached Job Description for further details and the essential requirements for this role.

Officers who are absent from work due to sickness may apply for the role via their personal devices. Please contact Recruitment to request a link to the vacancy and this will be sent to your personal email address.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 23:55

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We are particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and candidates from the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.