Security Guards and the Law in British Columbia
In British Columbia, Security patrol guards are either employed in-house by property owners – such as at The Bay or Sears – or they are employed by security firms – such as Genesis or Concord Security. Whether licensed or not, a patrol guard’s role is to watch property and to enforce rules and service standards […]
Approved Security Guard Training Schools in British Columbia
To become a security guard in BC, you must do your training at an approved security guard training institute and complete the Basic Security Training course. The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) develops and offers the Basic Security Training course and is mandated to administer all approved security schools in British Columbia as well […]
Security Guard Regulations in British Columbia
In British Columbia, every private security professional and the security firms that they work for are licensed and regulated by law. The Security Services Act, which was passed in 2007, is the primary law regulating the roles and responsibilities of security guards in BC. This law extends licensing, training and other government requirements to various […]
Security Guard Training Requirements in British Columbia
In British Columbia, every single security guard must complete the Basic Security Training (BST) course. Security Professionals working in the province of British Columbia are required to complete mandatory training prior to being eligible for provincial licensing. You must also be 19 years of age before you can apply for your Basic Security Training License. […]
Security Guard Licence Requirements in British Columbia
In order to hold a Security Worker Licence in BC, you must be at least 19 years of age. Along with this basic requirement, there are other requirements that must be met. Along with this basic requirement, there are other requirements that must be met. The following are all the requirements for obtaining a security guard license in BC
Security Guard Requirements in British Columbia
Before you can apply to become a security guard in B.C., whether MANUALLY or ONLINE, you must ensure that you meet the following requirements. Fingerprints Before you apply for security worker licence, you must have your fingerprints taken. This is done only for new applicants and does not have to be provided again when you […]
Security Guards And Dogs in British Columbia
British Columbia will only grant an authorization to a security guard to use a dog if satisfied that the guard is competent in the use and control of the dog for either detection of people or explosives or drugs; and/or the protection of the guard while providing a guard patrol or watch of property. Individuals […]
