British Columbia will only grant an authorization to a security guard to use a dog if satisfied that the guard is competent in the use and control of the dog for either detection of people or explosives or drugs; and/or the protection of the guard while providing a guard patrol or watch of property. Individuals must provide the Registrar their validation certificate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia which proves both the dog and handler are adequately trained.

License Updates

If British Columbia grants the request, a condition will be printed on the back of the security guard’s licence that will identify the purpose of the security dog, that is, whether for security work protection, people detection, drug detection or explosive detection.

License Renewal

Once a security guard has the Registrar’s authorization to use security dogs, the guard must re-qualify annually (or every six months if the dog is a dual-purpose dog, that is used for both detection and protection) plus he or she must carry the validation certificate and results, along with their security worker licence, at all times when providing security services.