Security Officer – Dog Handler

Are you looking for a stepping stone within security? Do you have a passion for dogs?

Although no experience is required you will need to have an SIA and a full Manual driving licence. All training is provided free of charge, we provide the Dog, Dog Food and vet care. You will need to have a suitable house to provide a home for the dog.

As a Security Dog Handler, you will need to be physically fit for the majority of the shift as you will be visiting a number of sites and although you will be driving to planned routes, you will also be patrolling a number of sites to ensure that the buildings are safe

Ward Security currently has a portfolio within London of around £36 Million and this is growing by the day Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems, and more. With over 1000+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

Pay rate and Benefits: £11.44 – £17.00 per hour pending on site. SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension, and Life Assurance benefits, We offer ReWard Gold membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits. For our Canine furry friends, we provide full canine veterinary care to keep our dogs in peak condition

Shift Pattern: Days/ Nights/ Weekends – Please note this is a zero-hour contract although plenty of hours to be offered.

Location: Kent

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required

· Able to read and write coherent sentences to construct a legible report.

· Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly with people at all levels always

· To be able to observe and accurately record incidents as they occur.

· Be able to prioritise workloads and be flexible in the approach to varied tasks.

· SIA Licence

· Valid clean manual driving licence.

Who We Are:

Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1000+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.

Why Work For Us?

Well apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online e-learning, and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.