THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
XA8095 - Police Dog Instructor
Dog Support Unit
Operations Support
Carr Gate, Wakefield
2 x Permanent Vacancy
(1 immediate, 1 succession)
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the Dog Support Unit where you will participate in curriculum design, planning, delivery and evaluation of Police Dog Training and assessment in accordance with APP, NCTAS and Police Dog Standard documents.
To be considered for this unique role, you must have the ability to achieve the instructor modules of learning and outcomes of NCTAS , Police Dog Standard and Police Dog APP as well as holding a level 3 Learning and development qualification (or equivalent) or the ability to achieve the qualification.
The ideal candidate will hold a full current UK/European driving licence and be able to pass an occupational health unit hearing test (firearms and dogs).
You will have previous experience of training / working dogs and take responsibility for the training and assessment of Police Dog Teams both within West Yorkshire and external force candidates.
The ideal applicant will have experience training in the current NCTAS and Police Dog Standard format as a qualified instructor and have a current CPD detailing recent events and experience of APP, NCTAS and Police Dog Standards.
Full requirements are listed in the Police Dog Instructor Role Profile.
We would be particularly interested in applicants with existing experience or NPCC instructor qualifications in GPD, EDD and DEDD disciplines.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
If you would like further information, or an opportunity to discuss the role, please contact A/Inspector Lee Geary lee.geary@westyorkshire.police.uk
In line with HSE guidance/legislation, this role requires ongoing health surveillance commencing prior to appointment.
The vacancy will close on the 19th November 2026 at 23:55 hours.
