Newfoundland and Labrador - Apply for Security Guard License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Security Guard License, the applicant has to approach the Service Canada Regional link

NOTE: Enter the address and the range of Km and click the “Find” button to check the nearest office.

1. Most provinces and territories require security guards to complete a certified security guard training program.
2. The program usually covers topics such as legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, communication skills, and conflict management.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive the Security Guard License. This license allows the applicant to legally work as a security guard in the specific province or territory where it is issued.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• Proof of education and training
• Clinical training records
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Service Canada office
Canada or the United States: 1-800-277-9914
Call: 1-800-277-9914
All other countries: 1-613-957-1954
Call: 613-990-2244 (we accept collect calls)
TTY: 1-800-255-4786
Mailing address link
Regional link
NOTE: Enter the address and the range of Km and click the “Find” button to check the nearest office.

Eligibility

• A clean criminal record with an age limit of 18 is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Training details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Security Guard License in Canada is an official credential that allows individuals to work as security guards within a specific province or territory.
• It is a legal requirement in most provinces and territories to hold a valid license to work in the private security industry.

Information which might help

• The license signifies that the individual has met certain standards and qualifications set by the regulatory body or private security licensing authority in their jurisdiction.
• It ensures that security guards have undergone the necessary training, and background checks, and meet the necessary criteria to perform their duties effectively and within the bounds of the law.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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