About this role
Job Title: K9 Security Officer / Dog Handler (Van Required)
- Location: Birmingham, UK (Secondary: Cardiff)
- Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
The Role
We are rapidly expanding our operations and urgently hiring 5 professional K9 Security Officers / Dog Handlers for immediate start in Birmingham. If you are a disciplined, experienced handler with your own transport and uncompromising standards, secure your spot on our team today.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute high-visibility patrols and robust site security using trained K9 units.
- Act as a powerful visual and physical deterrent against unauthorized access and security breaches.
- Deliver precise incident logs, daily reports, and professional communication on site.
Must-Haves (Strict Requirements)
- Credentials: Valid SIA License and mandatory Team Certificate.
- Transport: Must own or have reliable access to a Van suitable for K9 operations.
- Documentation: Fully updated compliance records, insurance, and complete Right to Work in the UK.
- Profile: Reliable, sharp, and professional. (No inactive or unpunctual applicants).
What We Offer
- Top-Tier Pay: Competitive rate of £14.00 – £15.00 per hour.
- Immediate Deployment: Fast-tracked onboarding for qualified professionals.
- Stable Contracts: Consistent, long-term work with a growing security leader.
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Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 48.0 per week
Work Location: In person
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Birmingham →Why this fits a police background
- Protection & firearms
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |