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Trail security officer

Hundreds of volunteers work with passion and dedication to keep our trails safe and enjoyable. Thanks to their commitment, snowmobilers can confidently make the most of their passion.

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Security officers are united by shared values—values that inspire trust in the people they assist.

Candour Honesty Courtesy Dedication Compliance with the law Discretion
Provincial or club trail security officers?

Provincial or club trail security officers?

Learn more about their roles and the process of becoming a trail security officer.

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What a security officer does

Promoting safety
Make safety a priority on the trail.
Promoting sports
To help promote snowmobiling in Quebec.
Perform the verifications
Conduct the necessary verifications with snowmobilers.
Get involved
Participate in rescue efforts and social and cultural events.
Raise awareness among users
To encourage safe behaviour among snowmobilers.

If this profile fits you, the FCMQ would be happy to meet with you and provide you with training. Having a good understanding of your club’s territory makes the job all the more enjoyable: you can provide information to users with confidence.

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Fill out the form

Complete the registration form from January 1 through August 1, inclusively. It will be forwarded to your local snowmobile club.

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Club approval

The club submits your application and registers you for the training program. It reserves the right to decide whether or not to register a person.

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Take the training course

A one-day training session held in the fall (November–December) over a weekend in all regions of Quebec.

Eligibility

Prerequisites

Mandatory requirements
  • Have no criminal convictions related to driving a vehicle (on-road or off-road) in the past 5 years, unless otherwise specified.
  • Be of legal age (18 years or older).
Other conditions
  • Be recommended by your club and/or the federation.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Demonstrate good conduct and refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages while on patrol.
  • Certify completion of the “trail patrol officer” training course.
  • Own and operate a snowmobile that complies with regulations (Article V-1.2).
  • Be familiar with your club’s territory in order to provide users with accurate information.
  • Have basic mechanical skills.
  • Know first aid procedures.
Subscription form

Security officer

2026–2027 Season · Fields marked with a * are required.

Do you have a question about the training or registration? securite@fcmq.qc.ca