Alberta Basic Security Training - Participant Manual - 3rd ed. January 2014

Sep 30, 2026

Alberta Basic Security Training Participant Manual (3rd edition, January 2014) outlines the course structure, learning approach, and expected competencies for security professionals in Alberta. It specifies learning outcomes covering dress, deportment, behavior, relevant federal and provincial legislation, patrol and observation skills, communications and interviewing, use of force, documentation and evidence preparation, court readiness, response procedures for alarms and emergency scenes, and health and safety responsibilities. The manual also describes interactive classroom lectures, guided discussions, practical exercises, and scenario-based activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages200

Reading Time8 h 24 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Learning Outcomes Icons in This Manual

Module One: Introduction to the Security Industry

Roles and Responsibilities of Security Professionals

Legislation and the Licensing of Security Professionals in Alberta

Appearance and Conduct for Security Professionals

Module Two: The Canadian Legal System and Security Professionals

Charter of Rights and the Criminal Code of Canada

Use of Force

Additional Legislation

Module Three: Basic Security Procedures

Observation Patrol Skills

Dealing with Substance Abusers

Interacting with the Media

Traffic Control

Traffic Collision Reports

Post Orders

Starting a Shift / Ending a Shift

Working with a Partner

Use of Force Response

Module Four: Communication for Security Professionals

Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Challenges to Communication

Communicating with Uncooperative Persons

Conducting an Interview

Module Five: Documentation and Evidence

Notebooks / Statements / Reports / Evidence

Preparing for Court

Module Six: Response Procedures for Security Professionals

Alarm Systems

Responding to Alarms

Emergency Scene Management

Module Seven: Health and Safety for Security Professionals

Personal Safety and Identifying Hazards

Shift Work

Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security Alberta Basic Security Training Participant Manual (3rd ed. January, 2014) © 2011 , 2013 , 2014 Government of Alberta, as represented by the Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security, except where otherwise noted. All rights reserved. No part of these materials may be reproduced (including photocopying), stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security. Please notify the Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security if any cases of copyright infringement are identified. Contact Information for copyright requests: Registrar, Security Services and Investigators Act Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security 10th Floor, 10365-97 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7 Email: [ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca](ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca) [Fax: 780-427-4670](Fax: 780-427-4670) Produced by: Lethbridge College 3000 College Dr. South Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, T1K 1L6 Educational Enhancement Team Course Writer: Erica Cormack, B.A. School of Justice Studies Subject Matter Expert: Peter Ashworth, Instructor, Criminal Justice Department Instructional Designer: Diana Quirk Formatter: Shirley Trowbridge Media Specialist: Lyle Ruggles AV Technician: Elio Girardi iStock Photos iStock photos from [http://www.istockphoto.com](http://www.istockphoto.com) . © 2010. Used under licence with iStockphoto® . All rights reserved. Front cover photo numbers: 13204651; 11651074; 3783678 Collage photo numbers: 11651074, 5543915; 2975188; 4491334; 5679834, 11144261 , 4381786 All Federal Acts & Regulations of the Government of Canada are reproduced by permission of the Federal Reproduction Law Order (S1-97-5) . Copyright © 2004 Microsoft Corporation®, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052- 6399 U.S.A. Clipart reproduced with permission of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Produced for: The Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security Alberta Basic Security Training Jan-14 Copyright Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security Alberta Basic Security Training Jan-14 Collage Table of Contents Introduction Learning Outcomes Icons in This Manual Module One: Introduction to the Security Industry Roles and Responsibilities of Security Professionals Legislation and the Licensing of Security Professionals in Alberta Appearance and Conduct for Security Professionals Module Two: The Canadian Legal System and Security Professionals Charter of Rights and the Criminal Code of Canada Use of Force Additional Legislation Module Three: Basic Security Procedures Observation Patrol Skills Dealing with Substance Abusers Interacting with the Media Traffic Control Traffic Collision Reports Post Orders Starting a Shift Ending a Shift Working with a Partner Use of Force Response Module Four: Communication for Security Professionals Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Challenges to Communication Communicating with Uncooperative Persons Conducting an Interview Module Five: Documentation and Evidence Notebooks Statements Reports Evidence Preparing for Court Module Six: Response Procedures for Security Professionals Alarm Systems Responding to Alarms Emergency Scene Management Module Seven: Health and Safety for Security Professionals Personal Safety Identifying Hazards Shift Work Alberta Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security Alberta Basic Security Training Jan-14 Table of Contents Alberta Basic Security Training Introduction Welcome to the Alberta Basic Security Training course. Over the next five days, you will develop the knowledge and skills required of a security professional and, upon successful completion of this course, you will be well-prepared to w

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Alberta Basic Security Training course?

The course builds the knowledge and skills required of a security professional and prepares participants to write the provincial licensing exam and perform roles in the security field.

Which learning outcomes are addressed in the manual?

Participants are expected to describe professional dress and conduct, explain relevant federal and provincial legislation, apply professional communication techniques, demonstrate accurate note-taking and reporting, and manage emergency situations and personal safety.

What modules cover documentation, evidence, and court preparation?

Module Five focuses on documentation and evidence, including notebooks, statements, reports, and evidence preparation, and it includes preparing for court.

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