This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage dogs for security purposes such as:

• detecting prohibited and illegal items
• protecting property or people
• tracking, searching and finding people
• preventing escapes
• preventing crime
• patrolling areas
• border protection
• providing a presence

It includes the skills required to prepare dogs for deployment, manage dogs at the scene of the operation and participate in post operational activities.

This unit applies to working in a custodial environment deploying dogs for security purposes. Those undertaking this unit would usually work autonomously using support from mostly familiar resources. The role requires complex task organisation and analytical skills to deploy and manage dogs for security purposes.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies, procedures and guidelines must be consulted and adhered to.

Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this unit and may vary across states and territories. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.