The Ontario Security Guard Test
The Security Guard Test in Ontario is given by The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The ministry’s tests were developed by subject matter experts (SMEs) in the private security and investigative services industry who worked with the ministry’s test development consultant, CASTLE Worldwide Inc. The SMEs developed the test questions using a protocol […]
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA) in Ontario
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) regulates the private security industry. The PSISA was proclaimed into force on August 23, 2007 to help professionalize the security industry, increase public safety and ensure practitioners receive proper training and are qualified to provide protective services. The PSISA […]
Security Guard Licence in Ontario
Who needs a security guard licence in Ontario You may need a licence if you are paid to do work that consists mainly of protecting persons or property. This includes bodyguards, bouncers and loss prevention personnel. Examples: You will need a licence if your main responsibility in a bar or restaurant, for instance, is controlling […]
Rules and Regulations for Security Guards in Ontario
In addition to the PSISA, there are several regulations which govern security guards. Many of these regulations apply only to employers. However, individual licensees should be familiar with the regulations, particularly those that affect them directly. Here are some of the regulations that affect a security guard in Ontario. Security Guard Code of Conduct This […]
