{"id":6210,"date":"2025-03-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paragonsecurity.ca\/security-guard-requirements-in-ontario\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T02:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:45:28","slug":"security-guard-requirements-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paragonsecurity.ca\/security-guard-requirements-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About the Ontario Security Guard Licensing Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you considering a career in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Private Security? Or do you have previous Security experience and would like to use it in Ontario? We are going to discuss 5 steps on how to become a Security Guard in Ontario once you obtain your Security Guard license.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost every role in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Security will require a Ministry approved Security License. This includes working as a Security Guard in commercial, residential, healthcare, institutional, private, or personal safety. A security license is also required for many senior security roles that require experience or a license in related fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">Qualifications for a Security Guard:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age requirement 18 years or older<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/work-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work eligibility in Canada\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clean <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/080037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal record<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/explore-employment-opportunities\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Security Training<\/a> completion number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass the <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/security-guard-and-private-investigator-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry-Approved Security Guard Exam\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become familiar with the <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/070363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code of Conduct for Private Security and Investigation Services<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4646 size-full\" style=\"margin: 25px 0 0 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">\u00a01. Basic Security Training (BST)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New security guards and private investigators must complete a basic training course. Paragon helps by working directly with you to ensure you have all the information you need. After completing the Basic Security Training program, you will have a basic understanding of the Security Industry as well as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to the Security Industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health &amp; Safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Legal System &amp; Authorities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paragon&#8217;s Basic Security Training program places 99% of registrants in a job. It&#8217;s almost like saying, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We Guarantee A Job Within Security.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4751 size-full\" style=\"margin: 25px 0 0 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-2.png\" alt=\"Basic Security auard training\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">\u00a02. Obtain a Training Completion Number<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the 40-hour Basic Security Training, you can retake the course or any module for free if you need more explanations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a complete training number that you will need to register for the Ministry test. Upon successful completion, you will receive a complete training number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">3. Ontario Ministry Mandatory Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your Basic Security Training, we know you will be prepared; it&#8217;s merely a matter of scheduling a date and time to take the 60-question multiple choice test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">See the Ontario Security Guard Study Guide for more tips on preparing for the Ministry exam<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4752 size-full\" style=\"margin: 25px 0 0 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-2.png\" alt=\"Training for the Ministry Require Security Guard Exam\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">\u00a04. Apply for Your Security Guard License<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Security Guard License can take up to 30 days to process and receive once you have successfully passed the Ministry test. What do you need to apply for?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Ontario Basic Security Training completion number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport-quality photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification documents that you can legally work in Canada<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A completed <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca\/en\/dataset\/026-0178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guarantor Information form<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, signed and dated by your guarantor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment, it is $80 for a Security Guard License<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply online through <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/security-guard-or-private-investigator-licence-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Service Ontario <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or by mail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">5. Start Work as a Security Guard<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing your training and becoming a licensed Security Guard, it&#8217;s time to put your skills to work. Many locations exist in Retail, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Private Events, and Institutional (Colleges and Universities).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4711 size-full\" style=\"margin: 25px 0 0 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3.png\" alt=\"Paragon Security Guard\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"color: #e1251b;\"><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process may take a few weeks to get your Security Guard License, but it&#8217;s well worth the rewards and lifetime of opportunities. Are you curious about what else you can do with a Security Guard License? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our other articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/exploring-different-security-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the Different Types of Security Jobs:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the Traditional Security Guard Role<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/how-to-become-a-security-guard-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Become a Security Guard in Canada<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"&quot;&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Industries That Rely on Security Guards<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"dashed\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e1251b;\">Are you ready?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If you are ready to jumpstart your career in security, check out our training classes and in-person or online <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/explore-employment-opportunities\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training opportunities<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left: 6px solid #E1251B; padding-left: 20px;\">Join a booming industry! With ten years as one of Canada\u2019s Best Managed Companies, a place in the Hall of Fame of Canada\u2019s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, being named Best Employer by Forbes Magazine for three years in a row, and winning the OSPA\u2019s Outstanding Contract Security Company Award, Paragon is one of the fastest-growing companies across Canada, offering Ministry -approved Security Guard Training and Placement Assistance to help you get the best start possible in the Security Sector. Be sure to follow and read <a style=\"color: #e1251b; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/paragon-old.edsdev.in\/blog\/\">Our Blog<\/a> to learn more about Paragon and the exciting world of security.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #f7f7f7; font-size: 4px;\">Learn how to obtain your Security guard license from the <a style=\"color: #f7f7f7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/security-guard-or-private-investigator-licence-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Ontario<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"color: #f7f7f7; font-size: 4px;\">Improve your communication skills with security guard training <a style=\"color: #f7f7f7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"color: #f7f7f7; font-size: 4px;\">Build interview skills with security guard exam<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering a career in Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Private Security? 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