FAQ
NSI
What type of work can I do with a security guard licence?
A security guard
This includes working as a:
- security guard
- bodyguard
- bouncer, or
- Loss prevention employee.
What type of work can I do with a private investigator licence?
A private investigator
- the character or actions of a person
- a person’s business or occupation, or
- The whereabouts of persons or property.
Who is responsible for getting my licence – me or my employer?
Security guards and private investigators are responsible for getting a licence and for renewing it before it expires
How can I get information about the status of my application?
If you apply online, you will be able to check the status of your application online within two business days.
If you apply by mail, you may contact us for an update. Please keep in mind that it can take up to 30 business days to process an application.
Can I get a licence that allows me to work as both a security guard and a private investigator?
Yes. In order to get a dual
Will I get a certificate at the end of my Basic Training course?
Training entities provide students with a training certificate once the student successfully completes the training for security guards and/or the training for private investigators. Training certificates must include the following information:
- Student name;
- Training entity name;
- Type of training completed (i.e., security guard and/or private investigator);
- Date training completed; and
- Signature of training entity representative.
