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 of writing and review that conforms to the best practices of psychological and test development standards. A panel of SMEs also reviewed and tested the questions and participated in setting the cut scores (pass marks) for the tests.

About The Ontario Security Guard Test

The security guard test is in a written, 60 question, multiple choice format. Test appointments are 2 hours in duration, 75 minutes of which is the allotted test completion time. The cut score for the security guard test is 62%. All tests must be booked in advance either online, or through a call centre agent.

The Ontario Security Guard Test Eligibility Rule

You may only register and complete a security guard exam in Ontario if you hold a currently valid individual Ontario security guard licence, or if you have completed mandatory training that meets the ministry’s requirements. Candidates who are not licensed by Private Security and Investigative Services Branch must complete ministry prescribed basic training before they become eligible to register for and complete an examination. If you are already licensed, you may only take the test for which you are licensed, or for which you have taken a ministry approved training course. It is important to take the test well in advance of your licence expiry to ensure there is adequate time to process the reissued licence.

About the Ontario Security Guard Licence

The licence test fee is $60 plus 13% HST for a total of $67.80. Test results are made available within five business days of completion of the test.

Ontario Security Guard Test Contact Information

For information on the ministry’s Training and Testing Regulation, on the topics covered in the training curricula and the tests, you must contact the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch:
Phone: 416-212-1650 or toll-free at 1-866-767-7454
E-mail: PSIS.PrivateSecurity@ontario.ca
Website: www.ontario.ca/private-security
To book a test, and for any information regarding test scheduling and payment, you must contact the ministry’s test delivery agent, Serco DES Inc.:
Phone: 1-866-248-2555
E-mail: sgt@serco-des.ca
Website: www.ontariosecuritytesting.com