Ontario Security Guard Training
Did you know?
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) has had significant legislative changes that identify professional requirements for security guards.
Under the Act, any business that employs its own in-house security personnel, but is not in the business of selling security services, is required to register with the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
Security Guard Training
Commissionaires Kingston & Region Division is the expert when it comes to delivering security training to people in the field of security guarding. We help your employees meet the requirements for security guard training and help them prepare for testing. We can improve chances for success with our comprehensive course curriculum, our expert instruction and our student-focused, interactive learning environment.
Superior training program taught by experienced instructors.
Commissionaires is a security leader with over 85 years experience across Canada protecting people and property. We offer the very best of our knowledge through our training programs, which are taught by qualified and experienced instructors.
Who should attend the 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 This 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 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 Commissionaires 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 and pay a $60 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 $60 each time) to the number of times a person can rewrite the test.
The cost of theOntario Security Guard Course is $425.00, inclusive. This includes First Aid training. Fees must be paid prior to the course date. Methods of Payment include; Visa, MasterCard, Certified Cheque and Money Order
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