In order to work as a security guard in Ontario, you must have a valid security guard license. The license must be issued by the Ministry of community safety & correctional services of Ontario. The Ministry requires that you meet all the requirements listed in the (
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Be at least 18 years of age or older.
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Have a clean criminal record.
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Complete the mandatory basic 40-hour security guard training course from an approved training entity. Our company GF1 Security services inc is an approved training entity just click the link to see. [Ministry Training Entity List]
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Take the security guard Ministry exam, which can be done at Service Ontario across Ontario. The exam has 60 multiple choice questions and you need 62% to pass. [Security Test Booking Service Ontario]
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After completing steps1-4, now you can apply for your Ontario security guard license. Click the link to create a Service Ontario one-key account to submit your application. [One-Key Account]
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Once you receive your Ontario security guard license you are good to work as a security guard in Ontario.
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The Ontario security guard license application can be done in two ways.
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The online application is the fastest way to get your Ontario security guard license, it usually takes 5-7 business days.
- The paper application can take up to 4-6 weeks.
GF1 Security services inc provides In-Class & Online Security courses. Please click the links below for your choice of the security guard training course.