Security Guard
Security guards protect an organization’s property, personnel, and information against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
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Security Programs
Alberta Justice
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
Canada
Call: 1-877-462-0791
Email: ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca
Website: alberta.ca/security-service-worker-licence.aspx
Under Alberta’s Security Services and Investigators Act [pdf] and Security Services and Investigators (Ministerial) Regulation [pdf], you must be licensed by the Government of Alberta if you are paid to patrol, guard, or provide security, or detect loss of or damage to the property of another person.
There are 5 classes of licence:
An applicant for licensing must:
For details about licensing requirements, visit the Government of Alberta website.
Security guards who are licensed and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for licensing in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.
For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the Government of Alberta website.
The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.