Alberta Security Hub Blog

What are the Different Security Courses Available in Alberta?

February 28, 2025

Other than the ABST course what other security courses are available?

Working as a Security Guard in a Healthcare Environment

May 1, 2025

Are you considering working as a security guard in a hospital or healthcare environment? Learn more about what is involved.

Can I take the ABST Course if I'm Under 18 Years Old?

August 31, 2025

If you are under 18 years old and would like to get your security licence, this is what you should know.

How Does Becoming a Security Professional Benefit for a Career in Policing?

May 31, 2024

Learn how experience as a security professional benefits for a future career as a police officer in Alberta

Should I take the ABST Course Online or In-person?

August 31, 2024

Here are the pros and cons of completing the ABST course online compared to in-person.

Should I Become a Security Guard as a Student in Alberta?

November 30, 2024

Are you a student? Learn if you should become a security guard in Alberta.

Can I get a Security Licence with a Criminal Record in Alberta?

August 31, 2023

What are the offences that are considered when applying for a security licence in Alberta?

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Can I transfer my Ontario Security Licence to Alberta?

November 30, 2023

If you have an Ontario Security Guard licence can you use it in Alberta?

Can I work as a security guard with no experience in Alberta?

February 2, 2024

Here's what you need to know if you are new to the security industry in Alberta.

Career Focus: What's it like to Be a Bodyguard in Alberta?

June 1, 2023

What is involved in being a bodyguard?

Career Focus: How to Become an Armed Guard in Alberta?

June 30, 2023

What are the licences and requirements for becoming an armed guard in Alberta?

How Much Time Does it Take to get my Security Licence in Alberta?

July 31, 2023

Here are the time frames during each step of the process in getting your security licence in Alberta.

Career Focus: What's It Like to be an Alarm Responder in Alberta

April 29, 2023

What is involved in a security position monitoring and responding to alarms? Learn more about the skills needed.

Career Focus: What's it like to Be a Patrol Dog Handler in Alberta?

February 28, 2023

Have you ever thought of working as a K9 Security patrol dog handler? Learn what the requirements are and what is involved.

Career Focus: What's it like Working in Loss Prevention in Alberta?

March 31, 2023

Learn what's involved working in Loss Prevention either undercover or uniformed.

Is the Alberta Security Exam Difficult?

January 31, 2023

How difficult is the provincial exam? Learn from our experience from those in our course and tips to prepare for the exam.

How Much Do Security Guards Make in Alberta?

December 31, 2022

What are the average and median wages of security guards across Alberta?

Do I Need a Security Licence to Work as a Security Guard in Alberta?

November 30, 2022

Can you work as a security guard without a licence in Alberta? Read this post to found out.

What are the requirements to be a security guard in Calgary?

October 31, 2022

Learn what is required to be a security guard in Calgary, Alberta

Do I Need a Drivers Licence to be a Security Guard in Alberta?

September 30, 2022

Find out if a Drivers Licence is needed to be a security guard in Alberta

Should I Become a Security Guard in Alberta?

August 23, 2022

Looking for a job in Alberta? Find out if being a security guard is the right fit for you

COVID-19's Effects on the Security Industry in Alberta

July 23, 2022

What impacts does COVID-19 have on security guards in Alberta?

How to Stand Out to Security Guard Employers in Alberta?

July 1, 2022

What are the skills that are ideal to get hired as a security guard? Learn what other courses you can take to stand out and get hired.

What is the ABST Course?

March 15, 2022

What is the ABST course and what positions is it required for?

Can I Do the Security Exam Online?

February 19, 2022

Learn if the provincial exam needed to obtain your security guard licence in Alberta can be written online.

Where Can I Get a Criminal Record Check in Alberta?

February 27, 2022

In Alberta you will need to complete a Criminal Record Check to get your security guard licence. Here is what you need to know.

How to Book Your Security Guard Exam in Alberta?

March 5, 2022

After completing the ABST course you will need to book your security guard exam. Learn what is involved in writing the exam.

Is First Aid Required for Security Guards in Alberta?

February 22, 2022

To get your security guard licence do you need a first aid certificate in Alberta? Find out in this post.

Can a Security Guard Work for Two Companies at Once?

June 10, 2020

When you first start working as a security guard you may only get part time hours or casual shifts. By working for two or more companies at once, you will be able to make more income. You can also increase variety of work. For example you might work 2 days at a condo and 2 days at an event.

Three Things To Consider When Applying for Security Guard Jobs

October 23, 2020

In Alberta there are over 500 licensed businesses that offer security guard and/or private investigation services. Once you become licensed as a security guard how do you choose which security company to work for? Here are 3 factors to consider:

Three Steps to Becoming a Licensed Security Guard in Alberta