Do I Need a Security Licence to Work as a Security Guard in Alberta?
November 30, 2022 Alberta Security Hub Staff
Is a Security Licence Required?
In Alberta, you are required to be in possession of a security licence to work as a security service worker, which includes the following positions:
- Security guard
- Patrol dog handler
- Alarm responder
- Loss prevention worker
- Body guard
According to the Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act, it is considered an offense to work as a security service worker without a valid security licence.
Renewal
Is your security licence expired or expiring soon? Security licences must be renewed every 2 years to continue working as a guard in Alberta. To renew it, you will first need to:
- Get a Criminal Background Check
- Fill Out The Forms
- Provide photocopies of valid Canadian photo ID, an approved training course certificate and 40-hour baton use-of-force training certificate (if applicable)
- Provide a passport-size colour photo
Then simply submit your application and pay the fees either in-person, at a registry, or by mail. Your new licence will be mailed to the provided address in your application.
