What are the in-service training requirements?
4 hours -- 04IS security canine handler (4 hours)
Security Canine Handler
What are the entry-level training requirements?
30 hours -- 04ES security canine handler (12 hours) + 01E security officer core subjects (18 hours)
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.
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.
How Do I Apply and Renew a Security Canine Handler Registration
For information on how to apply, please visit the Security Canine Handler page.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have?
You must possess a valid registration in this category.
What is a security canine team?
The registered security canine handler and his security canine performing 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 Handler?
A person registered to utilize a security canine in the performance of private security duties.
Security Canine Handler
A security canine handler means any individual who utilizes his security canine in the performance of private security duties.