Enhance Your Career with Top-rated Security Guard Training Toronto

Looking to become a security guard in Toronto? Get the right training to meet Ontario government standards. This government-certified Toronto security guard training course offers everything you need to get started.

Security Guard Training Toronto Requirements

These requirements include the following:

• the person possesses a clean criminal record; and
  • For the purposes of subsection (1), a person possesses a “clean criminal record” if,
    • the person has not been convicted of a prescribed offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or any other Act of Canada; or
    • the person has been convicted of such an offence and a pardon under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) has been issued or granted.

There are several steps in completing Security Guard Training in Toronto. The licensing process is detailed and all of the associated forms and requirements must be accurate and complete prior to submitting an application either through the mail or online thru Service Ontario.

Before you apply for a license, you must:

1. Take the Ontario security guard basic training course.
2. Pass the Ontario security guard basic test.

The basic training course is a minimum of 40 hours of classroom training which includes certification in first aid and CPR.

You will cover such topics as:

Module	Description
Introduction	Welcome And Login Instructions
Module 1	Introduction to the Security Industry
Module 2	The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) and the Ministry Code of Conduct
Module 3	Basic Security Procedures
Module 4	Report Writing
Module 5	Health and Safety
Module 6	Emergency Response Preparation
Module 7	Canadian Legal System
Module 8	Legal Authorities
Module 9	Effective Communications
Module 10	Sensitivity Training
Module 11	Use of Force Theory
Module 12	Emergency Level First Aid Certification (This is not included as it requires physical hands-on training. It is a one-day class between 6 and 8 hours long, usually costing less than $100 which can be completed with the company providing the security training or through a third party. Regardless of where you take this course, it must be from a WSIB-approved trainer. This certification is valid for three years.)

Additional Training

Get a competitive edge in your job search by adding the following courses to your resume:

Private Investigator Training Course: offered independently or paired with the Ontario Security Guard Course. Why not take both and get a Dual License for even more job opportunities in the security field (and save some money at the same time)?

Becoming a private investigator isn't in your plans right now? (No problem but the private investigator training teaches legal and practical information that will make you a more in-demand security professional.)

Use of Force Course: this course will prepare you for how to defend yourself if necessary, and the proper time and place to use force. It will provide training on how and when to use force and the legal limitations when confronting an individual.

Pair a Use of Force Certification with your Ontario Security Guard License and get a competitive advantage by showing potential employers you take your training seriously and will treat your job duties the same way.

Ontario Smart Serve Certification: This course is approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) of the Ontario government and is required for anyone working anywhere alcohol is sold, served, delivered, or sampled, in the province of Ontario.

The course is available in six (6) different languages: English, French, Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, and Spanish.

The course and exam are available online.

Toronto Security Guard Training FAQ

Last Updated on Nov 9, 2023