Security guard and private investigator basic training providers

All new security guards and private investigators must complete a basic training course.

Find a list of basic training providers, their location, telephone number and type of training they provide. The Ministry of the Solicitor General does not endorse nor recommend any trainer or training program. Interested applicants should do their own research when choosing a training provider.

Security guard and private investigator basic training may only be provided at:

career colleges
community colleges
licensed agencies
registered employers
public universities

Some businesses that employ their own security guards or private investigators offer them basic training directly. Employers can only provide this training to their own employees and prospective employees.

Organizations should ensure that their training is in compliance with the training and testing regulation and training syllabi for security guards and private investigators under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005.

Ministry contact: Ministry of the Solicitor General

Additional information

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Geographic coverage: Ontario
Geography Breakdown: Municipality
Source URL/Address: https://www.ontario.ca/page/security-guard-and-private-investigator-basic-training-providers
Maintainer: Ministry of the Solicitor General
Author: Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
Author Email: Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
Maintainer branch: Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
Last Validated Date: February 6, 2025
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