Security Guard Training Course Toronto

Taking a security guard training course is one of the most beneficial things you can do if you plan on starting a job as a security officer. If you are licensed to be working in the security business in Toronto, you have the opportunity to make a decent living. As a security guard in Toronto, minimum pay is about $17/hour. This done not include any additional hours of work you put in.

Training to become a security guard will require you to study and enroll in a 40hour training course. There are many available in the city - especially down town core. The training requirements set out by the Ontario government says that you must take mandatory training with courses covering the following topics

• Introduction to the Security
• Private Security and Investigative Services Act
• Code of Conduct
• Security Procedures
• Report Writing
• Health & Safety
• Legal Rights
• Use of Force Training

Once you have completed the required training modules. You will need to book a security guard test. The security guard test is required for anyone wishing to obtain their ministry security officer certification. This certification will enable you to work across the province of Ontario as a security guard, a bouncer, a private security officer and more.

To book your security guard examination, you can go to any of the Toronto Serco locations. These are the same locations where you would do your driving test.  The security guard test location at Downsview complex is probably the largest and easiest to book a test. But remember, you must complete the training requirements first.

Also, once you have completed your Security Guard Training and licensing requirements in Ontario, you have the ability to work across Canada simply by applying to transfer your Security Guard Training Credentials. If you would like to know more about training requirements, check out the Online Security Guard Training for Canadians website.

The license for a security guard in Ontario will cost about $80 and the cost to take the security guard test will be $60. This is a small fee to pay, but you will be able to join the high in demand job market in Toronto.