Security Guard Career
Course Enrolment and Credit InformationYou must be at least 18 years of age in Ontario to obtain a security guard and/or private investigator license.
WHY CANCOM
Cancom Security is proud of its members. Our management team, executive and instructors have over 30 years experience each comprised of Security Professionals, former Military, Special Forces, Police, By Law Compliance Personnel,
Our master instructors have provincial and federal standard s accredited to them and are still active instructors in the Police and Military community and services.
Cancom Security training provides real life scenario based training that exposes candidates to real stress and demanding situations that prepares candidates to perform and get results and desired outcomes.
Every candidate can apply these skills to their own lives to benefit them for all that life has to demand and throw at them. This benifits our clients and our most important client our guards.
Overview
Step 1
Are you eligible?
Step 2
Complete a CRLF
CRLF
Step 3
Call for an online introduction
Step 4
Sign up for on-line training
Security Guard training.
Step 5
Obtaining a Training Completion Number
Step 6
Apply for a job and start working.
Details
Step 1 Details
Your security guard or private investigator licence has an expiry date that is linked to your date of birth. The first time you apply for a licence, your licence will expire two birthdays after the day it is issued. For example, if your birthday is December 15th and your first licence was issued on October 1st, 2019, your licence will expire on December 15th, 2020.
When your licence is renewed, the renewal date will always be two years in the future and linked to your date of birth.
Step 2 Details
Download and complete a CRLF and submit it to Cancom Security along with copies of two pieces of identification in picture *(JPEG) or Adobe/PDF format CRLF
Identification requirements https://www.ontario.ca/page/security-guard-or-private-investigator-licence-individuals#identification
If you are studying for a Security Guard license, you must also: Submit a copy of your valid and current first aid training certificate with your name, dates of training/expiry from a valid first aid provider.
Training must be a minimum of EFA-B
Other valid training levels are EFA-C, SFA-C and may include AED and/or Emergency Oxygen Use
Approved Providers
If you do not have valid and current first aid, you must obtain this certification before you can book and pass your test to get a license.
Cancom Security recommends Rescue 7 for first aid training.
Step 3 Details
Call Cancom Security at 416-763-0000 and dial extension 8 to arrange for an online introduction and eligibility meeting.
If urgent, please contact Merdan Dogan, Mobile Operations Manager at (416) 873-9850 or mdogan@cancomsecurity.com
Step 4 Details
Sign up for on-line training Security Guard training is 12 modules. Each module can be taken independently and costs $10.00 per module, plus HST. When you enroll, you will be redirected to our LMS (Learning Management System) where you can pay the tuition by PayPal and start your program immediately.
Total cost to complete Security Guard license training is $135.60 ($120.00 plus HST). If you do not meet the first aid requirements, additional fees for first aid certification apply. There are no other additional or hidden fees.
Private Investigator training is 12 modules. Each module can be taken independently and costs $13.00 per module, plus HST. When you enroll, you will be redirected to our LMS (Learning Management System) where you can pay the tuition by PayPal and start your program immediately.
Total cost to complete Private Investigator license training is $176.28 ($156.00 plus HST). There are no other additional or hidden fees.
Step 5 Details
Call us to obtaining a Training Completion Number. Once you have successfully completed your Security Guard or Private Investigator online training, or both you must contact Cancom Security at 416-763-0000 and dial extension 8 to notify us so we can verify your training completion and assist you with obtaining a TCN – Training Completion Number issued by Serco Services (Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing) to book your mandatory examination.
Each test is CDN $66.50 plus 13% HST for a total of $75.15. The fee includes your test reservation, test administration, and test marking; it does not include the Service Ontario licensing fee. If you are booking a test for both the Private Investigator and Security Guard licenses, two fees apply and tests will be booked separately.
Once your booking is successful, you will receive both an online and email confirmation/receipt.
More details are available at ontariosecuritytesting.com
After you receive notification of successful completion from Serco Services (Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing) you must submit an application for your license(s) at:
Service Ontario www.ontario.ca
There is a separate fee for your Security Guard, and/or Private Investigator license. You must also submit a separate guarantor form and identification photograph in the format approved by Service Ontario and the Ministry. ($80.00 each, $160.00 for both)
You may attend the Cancom Security offices with your valid identification, identification photograph and application form, or meet with us online, again and send the completed forms for our guarantor services/signature, at no additional charge.
You may also go to any authorized guarantor as set out on the guarantor form, available at forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca
Once your application is approved, you will be mailed your permanent security license at set out at: www.ontario.ca
Step 6 Details
After the time as set out by the Ministry you can also download a temporary license so you can seek employment and begin work immediately.
All students of Cancom Security training programs are encouraged to submit an application and book an appointment for an interview, as available.
Cancom Security needs excellent employees. We strive to help our people succeed and have a good working experience, whether you intend to advance your career in public service, such as Police Services, or if you are seeking something with us for a longer term. Come into our offices once you have a license and learn what Cancom Security is all about. Please call and book an appointment before coming in so you will not be disappointed if our managers are busy with other applicants.
Payment methods for online transactions:
Cancom Security online training: PayPal (No account required)
Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing: A valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) to book your test online using this website. If required, you may also use a pre-paid MasterCard or VISA Vanilla card.
Service Ontario: If you are applying online, you can pay with InteracOnline®, Credit card (VISA® or MasterCard®), Debit card (VISA® or Mastercard®).
