Security Guard Regulations in Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, the private security industry is regulated to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected. Nova Scotia's Department of Justice, Security Programs, licenses and regulates the private security and all security guards in accordance with the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act. Anybody who wants to act as a […]
Public Security vs Private Security
Public security can generally be viewed as the security provided by your city, province or country. They often work in concert to protect the rights, lives and property of the citizenry and are paid for by tax-payer dollars. Private security involves firms that are privately owned and operated, generally consisting of for-profit corporations serving the […]
Security Guards Duty for Arrest, Detention and Search
Security guards have specific powers to enforce rules set by property owners. However, security guards, whether licensed or not, cannot enforce various laws reserved for the police. A security guard’s primary role is to protect property. All property belongs to someone. Private property owners can make rules about the use of their property including rules […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who needs a security guard licence?
Individuals are required to have a security guard licence if they perform work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of protecting persons or property. This includes but is not limited to bodyguards, bouncers and loss prevention personnel, and more generally speaking, individuals who patrol premises.
Security Guard vs. Police
There are more security guards in Canada than police officers. Police services provide protection for everyone free of charge. However, if someone wants extra protection for themselves, their property, or important information, they can hire a security guard. The following resource explains the difference between a policeman and a security guard Security Guard Responsibilities Security […]
