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Private Security FAQs

What are the in-service training requirements?

4 hours -- 04IS security canine handler (4 hours)

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.