Join Our Dedicated Dog Section Team
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding role supporting frontline policing? Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Kennel Person to join our professional team responsible for the care and welfare of our working police dogs.
This is a physically demanding role that requires resilience, initiative, and the ability to work independently. You’ll play a vital part in maintaining the health, hygiene, and wellbeing of our canine colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily care and husbandry of police dogs, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kennel areas
- Monitoring dog health and reporting concerns to handlers or veterinary staff
- Supporting operational readiness of the Dog Section
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in animal welfare
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve
- Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor, manual work
- Flexible and reliable, with a strong team ethic
Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the skills and experience required.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
Application Process
The selection process will include:
- Written application
- To apply, please make sure you have attached a document answering the three below questions otherwise your application will not be considered (max 500 words per question ):
- Referring to the Person Specification please provide evidence of your Knowledge & Experience of working with dogs
- Referring to the Person Specification please provide evidence of your Skills & Abilities relevant to the role
- Please provide evidence of your Qualifications that may be relevant to the role
- Practical exercise
- Interview
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
Application process will end on 14th June 2026.
Applications will be marked week commencing 15th June 2026 at which point successful candidates will be notified about the next stage. The interview and practical exercise will take place at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July – applicants must be available for one of these dates.
Due to the large number of applications received feedback will not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
Important:
- CVs or attachments will not be accepted—please include all supporting information in the application form.
- Candidates at risk must also complete the At Risk Pro-Forma.
Contact & Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Insp Tim Ringer on extension 310 0354.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
