How to become a Security Guard in Ontario
In order to work as a Security Guard, you must get a Security Guard license. Here is a procedure for getting a security guard license in Ontario, Canada:
Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be eligible to work in Canada
- Have a clean criminal record, free of any offences that would disqualify you from holding a security guard license
- Must complete the required training and testing
Steps on becoming a Security Guard in Ontario
1. Enroll in a Training Course
Enroll in a mandatory 40-hour Ontario Security Guard Training course from a training provider approved by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The training is consist of a Security Guard course and a First Aid and CPR Level C course.
The Security Guard course can be delivered online, in-person at a private career college, community college, or a licensed security agency. The First Aid and CPR Level C course is one-day in-class course and must be from a WSIB approved training provider.
2. Register for a License Exam
Once you have successfully completed the 40 hours Security Guard training course, you will be provided your Training Completion Number (TCN).
With your Training Completion Number you can book for Ontario Security Guard License Exam at https://ontariosecuritytesting.com/book-a-test.html. You will have to pay $35.00+tax as a testing fee. You may write the exam online from your home or on-site.
3. Write the License Exam
The Ministry has engaged the services of Serco DES Inc. to administer testing. The testing is available both online and onsite. The License test is a computer-based test, with 60 Multiple Choice Questions and 75 minutes duration. You have to answer correctly for at least 38 out of 60 questions (62%) in order to pass the Exam. After you have completed the exam, it usually takes 2 to 3 business days to receive your exam results. There is no limit to the number of times a person can rewrite the test. However, you have to pay the fee each time.
4. Apply for the License
Once you’ve passed the licensing exam, you can apply for your security guard license online through ServiceOntario or by mail using a paper application form.
To get your license you need a
- Passport quality photograph (50 x 70 mm with white background)
- Valid government issued photo identification (for example, Passport, Driver’s License, or an Ontario Photo Card)
- Proof that you are eligible to work in Canada (for example, Citizenship card or a certificate, permanent residence card (PRC), work permit, refugee permit or a study permit)
- Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) from the Police service of your community
The cost of a Security Guard license is $80 and it will expire two birthdays after the day it is issued.
