Volunteer - Humane Animal Dispatch
Could you make a difference assisting the police in the safe and humane dispatching of injured animals?
The successful candidate will respond to requests from the Police to attend and dispatch injured animals at the roadside.
Applicants must hold a Firearms and Shotgun Certificate.
Successful applicants will have their FAC endorsed with clear condition authorising their use for ‘humane dispatching of animals as required by Thames Valley Police’
Applicants must hold personal vehicle insurance with ‘Business’ use, for when engaged in Humane Animal Dispatch.
Essential Qualifications:
- Must hold a current Firearms and Shotgun Certificate
- Holder of a DMQ HAD Award or equivalent HAD qualification, recognised by UK Police Forces – If the successful applicant does not hold this qualification they must attend and successfully pass an endorsed course (at their own expense of approx. £150)
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have the use of an appropriate personal vehicle, suitable to respond to a humane animal dispatch call outs. Vehicle must have ‘Business insurance’
- Valid membership of BDS/BASC or similar for insurance purposes
If you have any questions please email: tvphadteams@thamesvalley.police.uk.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 30 April 2025
Please note this vacancy will be removed once sufficient candidates have been sourced.
As a volunteer within the police service, you will be subjected to a level of police vetting. The level will be dependent upon the role and it’s access requirements. With the higher levels of vetting, applicants could be asked to provide details of family members, partner, partner’s parents and co-residents, as well as additional information regarding their own personal circumstances. This process is required to ensure that Thames Valley Police comply with the legislation of the Vetting Code of Practice
Whilst we endeavour to complete all vetting within 30 working days of receipt of vetting forms, unfortunately this is not always the case due to operational demand and back-logs, and could take considerably longer.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding your application please do not hesitate to get in touch.