Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for dog patrol.
- Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to handling guard dogs are identified and complied with.
- Patrol tasks and other relevant assignment instructions are obtained and verified with relevant persons.
- Suitability and standard of efficiency of dog is confirmed appropriate to meet assignment instructions.
- Dog's health, hygiene and stability is confirmed, maintained and monitored.
- Signs of poor health and condition or abnormal behaviour are recognised and promptly reported for remedial action.
- Conduct dog patrol.
- Dog patrol is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions.
- Dog is managed in a manner which provides minimal risk of injury to the dog, the public, and the handler.
- Dog's operating efficiency is maintained and monitored in accordance with animal welfare requirements.
- Injuries to persons or dog are attended to promptly in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Respond to incidents.
- Incidents are identified and assessed for degree of risk to persons, property and premises.
- Situations requiring use of the dog as a security measure are assessed and appropriate response determined.
- Response is adjusted or discontinued in accordance with changing circumstances and personal safety needs.
- Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in accordance with organisational procedures.