Dangerous Dog Advisor - HC618513

Job Title: Dangerous Dog Advisor - HC618513

Location: Netley (Hybrid working available)

Salary: SO1, £33,915 - £35,982 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 10th October 2024 @23:59 hrs

Are you able to work under pressure and deal with emotionally charged situations?

We are looking for someone to fill this challenging position where you will act as the first point of contact for any dog related incidents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The majority of the work will involve the identification, investigation, assessment, seizure and prosecution of illegal dog breeds and dangerous dogs. The successful candidate should have experience of handling dogs and a knowledge of dog related legislation, however they will be required to attend a 2 week residential Dog Legislation Officer Course as part of their training.

If this sounds like something that you are interested in then please click here for further information.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

A current full drivers licence

Essential Experience

• Good level of IT skills and working knowledge of MS packages (e.g. Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge of dog related legislation and willing to undertake training to become a Dog Legislation Officer (if not already attained, training will be given. This is a 2 week course and a critical qualification/essential to successfully undertake the role).
• High levels of inter-personal skills in order to deal professionally and assertively with colleagues and dog owners whilst maintaining approachability at all times.
• High levels of tact, discretion and diplomacy and the ability to operate effectively and robustly in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Ability to lead as a single point of contact; work as part of a team and on an individual basis, often remotely. A flexible approach is essential as some work will occur outside of normal office hours.
• Previous experience of working with and/or handling dogs and the ability to operate in a role that will place physical demands.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

We are Emotionally Aware at Level 2 (mandatory)

We Analyse Critically Level 2

We Take Ownership Level 2

Integrity

Candidate Guidance for Completing Application Forms

Contact details for an informal discussion

For an informal discussion please contact Gary Ryan at Gary.ryan@thamesvalley.police.uk

For all other queries please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

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