The province of Ontario requires that all security guards have appropriate training and a valid license. To be eligible for a license, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be eligible to work in Canada
- Have a clean criminal record
We make sure that Advanced Security professionals are among the most highly skilled available, by providing in-house training that meets and sometimes exceeds provincial certification standards. Participants who complete our Security Guard Professionals Course are well-prepared to write the Ontario Ministry of Community and Safety Services Security Guard License test. We provide a comprehensive training program that prepares our staff members to maintain safe, secure environments in a wide range of settings, while effectively serving our clients and the public at large.
Our 40-hour course includes these topics:
- Introduction to the Security Industry
- Ontario Security Services regulations: The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)
- Basic Security Procedures
- Emergency Response Protocols
- Health and Safety
- Legal Authorities
- Canadian Legal System
- Effective Communications and Interpersonal Relations
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training
- Use of Force Theory
- First Aid Certification