K9 security officer
Handler and dog: a human–animal team. The handler must build a genuine "Human / Dog" team that makes the most of the dog's natural and acquired abilities.
The dog assists its handler in carrying out the assignment.
It plays a preventive and deterrent role.
The duties of a K9 security officer are:
- Surveillance patrols, inspection and monitoring of specific sites and perimeters such as car parks, warehouses, marquees and any other areas in their charge.
- Responding at the request of authorised staff or to alarms in order to check and confirm an incident.
- Alerting the competent services and/or designated persons to put an end to the disturbance.
- Detecting the presence of any person, object or product that may threaten the safety of property and people.