VA DCJS -Security Canine Handler

According to the Code of Virginia § 9.1-138, an "'security canine handler' means any individual who utilizes his security canine in the performance of private security duties."

Forms
FAQs

Required Forms

PSS_RA - Initial Private Security Registration Application (.pdf, 2 pages)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_FP - Fingerprint Processing Application (.pdf, 2 pages)
- The form must be submitted if you have not submitted fingerprints to DCJS within the last ninety (90) days.
- List of acceptable documents to verify legal presence (.pdf, 1 page)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).

Additional Forms

PSS_CHS - Criminal History Supplemental Form (.pdf, 1 page)
- The form must be submitted with the PSS_FP form if you have ever been convicted or found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor (not to include minor traffic violations) in Virginia or any other jurisdiction to include military court martial or currently under protective orders.
PSS_MP2 - Duplicate/Replacement Photo ID Form (.pdf, 1 page)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_RF - Firearms Endorsement (.pdf, 2 pages)
- Complete this form and the necessary training if you carry or have immediate access to a firearm in the performance of your duties.
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_WA - Partial Training Exemption Application - Entry Level (.pdf, 3 pages)
- You may be eligible to waive a portion of your entry-level training if you have completed certain private security services training or if you are a qualified law enforcement officer as defined by the Code of Virginia §9.1-101. Please see the form for more details.

VA DCJS -Frequently Asked Questions - Security Canine Handler

Frequently Asked Questions - Security Canine Handler

What is a security canine handler?
A person registered to utilize a security canine in the performance of private security duties.
What is a security canine?
A dog that has attended, completed, and been certified as a security canine by a certified security canine handler instructor in accordance with approved department procedures and certification guidelines. "Security canine" shall not include detector dogs.
What is a security canine team?
The registered security canine handler and his security canine performing private security duties.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have?
You must possess a valid registration in this category.
For information on how to apply, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Security Canine Handler.
For information on how to renew, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Security Canine Handler.
Do I have to have a registration before I can work?
Yes. You must have a current registration in order to work in this registered category.
Do I have to be trained before I can work?
Yes. You must have completed all required training and have a current registration in order to work in this registered category.
What are the entry-level training requirements?
30 hours -- 04E security canine handler (12 hours) + 01E security officer core subjects (18 hours)
What are the in-service training requirements?
4 hours -- 04I security canine handler (4 hours)
Do security canines detect narcotics or explosives?
No, but in 2005 DCJS will begin regulating detector dogs. Right now, the requirements have not been set yet.
Please see the "all" section of this FAQ for additional information.
View the FAQ's For All Registration Categories.

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Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.786-4000
WAI Level A Compliant

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