Security Guard or Private Investigator Licence Application Instructions - Online and Mail-In Submission

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Application instructions for submitting an Ontario licence request for an individual security guard, a private investigator, or both (dual). The guidance covers online or mail-in submission, the structure of the application package, and the required eligibility and identity documents. It explains training completion requirements via an Ontario Testing Completion Number (TCN), timing limits for the Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), passport-quality photo requirements, acceptable identification rules, and payment by bank draft, certified cheque, or money order.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions

Application package contents

Completing the application

Applicant information

Personal information

Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

How to submit your application Online:Apply for or renew your licence at: Security guard or private investigator licence (individuals)|ontario.ca(https://www.ontario.ca/page/security-guard-or-private-investigator-licence-individuals) Mail-In:Send your completed application form and documentation to: ServiceOntario Occupational Licensing Services OfficeP.O.Box 4500Kingston ON K7L OE1 This application package contains the following: ·Instructions:Pages 1-6 contain tips on how to successfully complete the application. ·Appendix A:Pages 7-9 is the list of criminal offences that renders an applicant ineligible for a security guardand/or private investigator license if convicted,and no pardon/record suspension is granted. ·Application Form:Pages 10-14 contain the Individual Security Guard and/or Private Investigator LicenceApplication Form. ·Checklist:Pages 13-14 contains a checklist for you to verify that your application package is fully completed andready to be submitted. # Instructions To complete this application,you must: ·Fill out all applicable fields on pages 10-14,including your signature and the date you signed your application(date must be within 90 days of submission). ·Have an Ontario testing completion number(TCN),issued upon completion of the mandatory training and thesuccessful passing of the mandatory test for the licence type(s)you are applying for.This is not required if youhold a valid(not expired,suspended,or revoked)equivalent licence issued from a regulatory authority in anotherCanadian province or territory. ·Have a mailing address in Ontario. ·Provide a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check(CRJMC)in its official format from a police service.YourCRJMC must have been issued within the past six(6)months/must not be older than six(6)months from thedate you submit your application. ·Include legible photocopies of the front and back of two(2)different pieces of acceptable government-issuedidentification documents (IDs)from the “Acceptable ldentification Documents”list.The IDs must be valid(notexpired,suspended,or revoked)at the time of submitting your application. o One(1)government-issued ID must prove your identity.This ID must include your first and last name orsingular name,photo,signature,and date of birth. o One(1)government-issued ID must prove your eligibility to work in Canada.This ID must include your first andlast name or singular name and date of birth. ·Provide a passport-quality photo. ·Provide payment(by bank draft,certified cheque or money order payable to the 'Minister of Finance'). Tip:Use black or dark blue ink to fill out the application;if you make a mistake,cross it out.Write the correctinformation beside the error and initial next to it. # Applicant Information With this application,you can apply for an individual security guard and/or a private investigator licence. ·Security Guard (SG):A person who performs work,for pay,that consists primarily of guarding or patrolling forthe purpose of protecting persons or property. ·Private Investigator(PI):A person who performs work,for pay,that consists primarily of conductinginvestigations to provide information. ·Security Guard and Private Investigator(Dual):An individual may hold both a SG and Pl licence.However,they cannot work as both SG and Pl at the same time. ·Ontario Testing Completion Number (TCN):This number would have been provided to you by the testingcentre upon successfully passing your test.If you do not have this number,please contact the test delivery centre(Serco)at 1-866-248-2555. ·The test you have completed must match the licence type for which you are applying.For example,if you areapplying for an individual security guard licence,you must have taken and passed the security guard test.Security guard and private investigator tests are two(2)separate tests. ·For more information on training and testing,please visit:Private security and investiqative services lontari

FAQs

How can I submit my application, and where do I send it by mail?

You can apply or renew online through ontario.ca, or mail in your completed application form and supporting documentation to ServiceOntario, Occupational Licensing Services Office, P.O. Box 4500, Kingston ON K7L OE1.

What is an Ontario Testing Completion Number (TCN), and when is it required?

A TCN is provided by the testing centre after you successfully pass the mandatory test for the licence type. It is not required if you hold a valid equivalent licence from another Canadian province or territory issued by a regulatory authority.

What document is required for the Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), and what is the timing limit?

Provide a CRJMC in its official format from a police service. The CRJMC must be issued within the past six months and must not be older than six months from the date you submit the application.

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