Security Guard Training Course

Who should attend the Ontario security guard training course?

This includes, but is not limited to hotels, restaurants and bars that employ security guards and bouncers. Businesses that employ their own in-house security guards and/or private investigators will have to register with the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch and their security personnel will have to be licensed.

Why You Should Take Ontario security licence Course?

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Training and Test Regulation commenced April 15, 2010 stipulating that all new applicants will be required to successfully complete basic training and pass the ministry test prior to applying for a security guard licence under the Act. This 40 hour Basic Security Guard course will ensure that the successful student will possess the required basic knowledge to pass the Ministry test and the skills to perform the basic duties of a security guard in Ontario.

What are the minimum requirements to hold a security guard licence?

To be eligible for a licence, individuals must:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Be eligible to work in Canada; and
• Have no convictions for a prescribed offence for which you have not been granted a pardon.

Can individuals still get a licence if they have a criminal record?

Depending on their criminal record, individuals may not be eligible to hold a licence unless a pardon is obtained for the offense(s). Please visit the Act and Regulations section of the Ministry website to review the prescribed offences in the Clean Criminal Record regulation.

Not all the sections of the basic training curriculum apply to my employee’s job description. Why does the Ministry require the full course?

The training program guidelines set out by the Ministry ensures all security practitioners possess the necessary skills and knowledge, no matter what type of security work they do. Having everyone trained to the same basic level of knowledge ensures standards are consistent across Ontario.

Does the training entity administer the test?

The Ministry has engaged the services of Serco DES Inc. to administer testing. For further information about test delivery and how to register please visit Serco’s website at www.ontariosecuritytesting.ca/

How will students be tested?

The required test will be a 60-question, 75-minute, paper-based, multiple-choice test. Individuals will have to register for the test. Each test is CDN $35.00 plus 13% HST for a total of $39.55.. The fee includes your test reservation, test administration, and test marking; it does not include the ServiceOntario licensing fee. They will be told whether they have passed or failed but will not be advised of their mark. There will be no limit (individuals must pay $30.55 each time) to the number of times a person can rewrite the test.

RESOURCES WE PROVIDE TO ALL STUDENTS:

Ministry approved training. Verify our status on the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Service’s web site. Study at your own pace in the comfort of your own home! All studying is online and can be done at any time!