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Canine security agent

What is the role of a security dog officer? What skills are required? What are the missions? Find all the answers to these questions in this job description designed exclusively for the profession of security dog handler!

A canine security guard making rounds with his dog.

As a canine security guard, I am responsible for the security of the site where I am deployed, with the assistance of my dog.

What is the role of a security dog?

The job of asecurity dog handler, also known as a dog handler, involves ensuring the safety of people and property, in collaboration with a specially trained dog. Dog handlers combine human skills with the dog's natural aptitudes to successfully carry out their surveillance and guarding missions. Thanks to their training as dog handlers, these agents can work in a wide variety of sectors, including private security, where they play a key role in deterrence and vigilance. The use of a well-trained dog enhances private security on client sites, ensuring increased protection. Its missions include surveillance of public places, access control, and the removal of doubt in the event of a suspicious situation.

My missions and responsibilities
as a security dog officer

I provide permanent on-site surveillance

  • I make safety rounds
  • I am the guarantor of compliance with instructions
  • I intervene if necessary

I inform in case of emergency

  • I notify the emergency services
  • I fill in handrails

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My core competencies

Know-how

Valid professional dog handler's card

Dog owner and documents in compliance with current legislation

Mastery of rounding techniques

Know-how

  • Valid business card
  • Mastery of rounding techniques
  • Managing alarms and remote surveillance systems
  • Proficiency in office automation tools

Know-how

  • Sense of observation

  • Vigilance

  • Serious

  • Adaptability

  • Curiosity

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The advantages of my job

  • Variety of situations: my days are never the same
  • Societal : my missions are in the public interest and contribute to the safety of all.
  • Growth : my sector is booming and offers great prospects
  • A unique bond with the animal: working in pairs with a dog is a rewarding and enriching experience.

How do Ibecome a dog-handler?

To become a security guard, you need to follow a specific training program and meet certain legal requirements. Although no specific schooling is required, certain diplomas are an asset for this profession. However, it is necessary to hold a professional qualification as a dog-handling security agent.

 

What diploma would enable me to become a dog handler?

  • Brevet professionnel agent technique de prévention et de sécurité (vocational certificate in prevention and security)
  • Safety and prevention vocational baccalaureate

 

Although training is an important advantage, obtaining the TFP ASC is still a prerequisite for me to practice this profession. In fact, to become a security dog agentI must pass the Titre à Finalité Professionnelle d'Agent de Sécurité Cynophile before joining the company.

The TFP ACS, recognized by the French Ministry of Labor, certifies the theoretical and practical skills required to work as adog-handler. This certification covers surveillance techniques using a dog, crisis management and the application of safety instructions relating to the use of a dog. Without this qualification, it is impossible to obtain the professional card, issued by the Prefecture, required to work legally in private security with a dog. To qualify for this training, you need to be over 18, have a clean criminal record, a good command of French and basic numeracy skills.

My career prospects

What environment will I be working in?

I will be assigned to various customer sites:

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  • Office building
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  • Retail premises
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  • Shopping centers
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  • Public spaces
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  • Leisure parks

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