Security Dog Handler

Established 2011, K9 Protection Ltd are an SIA Approved Contractor providing security services across South Wales.

We are recruiting a qualified Security Dog Handler with a suitably trained dog and appropriate vehicle for a construction site in the Newport (NP20) area. The project is at a critical stage and requires proactive, professional perimeter security. The contract is expected to run until at least June and may continue beyond.

This is a PAYE position. Please only apply if you are prepared to work within the PAYE system.
Agencies & Subcontractors need not reach out.

Five years’ verifiable vetting history is required prior to commencement.

• Hold a valid SIA licence
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Security Dog Handling
• Provide evidence of continuation training for both handler and dog
• Be capable of completing clear written notes and incident reports
• Be confident liaising with the client in English or Welsh
• You will be reliable, punctual, smartly turned out, and have a positive attitude to work.

• Have a suitable vehicle with kennels suitable to the size of your dog.
• You will live within a reasonable vicinity of the site – there is no option for parking on‑site when off‑duty.
• Be prepared to actively patrol throughout the shift.

• Be experienced in perimeter security environments
• Be confident, controlled and responsive
• React appropriately to intruders
• Be well‑managed around a residential area (bark when required, not constantly)

The role is protecting a construction project at a critical phase in development, proactively patrolling in order to prevent intrusion to the site from criminals.

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off rolling pattern, 1700‑0700 each day.

• Digital patrol logging via company site phone
• Lone worker compliance
• Liaising with the client each shift regarding emerging vulnerabilities

£16.20 per hour minimum

£17.20 per hour providing KPIs relating to punctuality and patrol management are met

• Accrue holiday pay %
• Be enrolled into the workplace pension scheme
• Be fully covered under company insurance
• Receive support in claiming allowable HMRC expense relief