Is this program right for you?
If you are a licensed B.C. security guard working with canines, you are required to hold a valid Canine Security Validation Certificate—and renew it every year.
This program ensures you meet the provincial standards through a mandatory validation process. Administered by JIBC’s Private Security Industry Canine Program, it confirms the competency of both the handler and the dog, providing assurance to employers and the public.
This program is designed for:
- Licensed B.C. security guards who work with canines
- Security professionals who must meet provincial requirements to hold a Canine Security Validation Certificate
- Individuals preparing to renew their annual Validation Certificate
Before you can apply for authorization, you must successfully pass JIBC’s Validation Standards Competency Test.
Program strengths
- Meets the mandatory provincial requirement for security guards using canines
- Provides official validation recognized by the B.C. Registrar of Security Services
- Ensures both handler and canine meet competency standards
- Builds public confidence in canine security services
- Annual renewal keeps skills current and standards consistent
Important note
The Â黨¾«Æ·Private Security Industry Canine Program is responsible for administering the validation of canine teams for licensed security workers and trained canines. It does not offer or endorse specific training for canine teams.
Validation Tests
Validation of canine teams is based on the minimum performance standards. These standards are developed by Â黨¾«Æ·and the Ministry of Justice, Security Programs and Police Technology Division.
The validation tests are conducted by a Â黨¾«Æ·qualified evaluator in accordance with the Security Dog Validation Standards (PDF) handout. Validations must be renewed each year.
The validation tests, or required tasks, are designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the canine team in two distinct profiles:
- Protection (including Human Scent detection)
- Signature Odour Scent Work (Narcotic or Explosives)
Successful Completion
Students will receive a Canine Security Validation Certificate for one of the two profiles and a copy of their validation test results.
Contact the Â黨¾«Æ·Private Security Industry Canine Program to schedule a validation.