How to Kickstart the Process

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Getting Your Licence

Take an approved Alberta security training course from Alberta Justice and Solicitor General (AJSG)

The Canadian Security Institute is licensed by the Alberta Solicitor General toprovide the Alberta Basic Security Guard Training Course (ABST) both with in-class instruction by certified and approved Instructors. The course is 40 hoursin length and needs to be completed prior to taking the Alberta provincialexam.

Receive a Score of not less then 80% on the ABST final exam

Once you have finished the ABST course with your approved provider you areeligible to take the security service exam. This exam can be done through yourprovider as well as other providers. In Alberta, security service exams aresupervised by the Ministry. You must achieve a score of more then 80% on theexam.There is no limit to the amount of times you take the exam should you not besuccessful. Upon successfully passing the exam, students will receive a letter fromthe Ministry indicating they were successful.

Apply for an Alberta security services licence through AJSG

Step 1) Get a criminal record check

This check must include these elements:

  • criminal record
  • vulnerable sector
  • local database

You can’t submit your application without these original documents. These
documents expire 90 days after they’ve been issued.

For more information about criminal record checks including fees and processing
times:

Step 2) Fill out the forms

Fill out all the forms in this package: <link>

Step 3) Gather your documents

When you apply, you’ll need to provide photocopies of your:

  • Canadian photo ID
  • approved training course certificate
  • 40-hour baton use-of-force training certificate (if applicable)

You’ll also need to provide a current:

  • police information and criminal record check
  • passport-size colour photo signed on the back by the police service

Step 4) Submit and pay for your application

There are 2 ways to submit your application:

In person

Take your application and documents to an approved registry.

Pay the licensing fee and service charge at the registry:

  • $100 security service licensing fee, or
  • $160 dual security service and investigators licensing fee, and
  • $9 service charge

If your application is approved, you'll get a temporary licence that's valid for 60 days.

By mail

Send us your:

  • completed application form
  • required documents
  • payment or online payment receipt for:
  • $100 security service licensing fee, or
  • $160 dual security service and investigators licensing fee

Pay the licensing fee with one of the following (made payable to the Government of Alberta):

  • certified business cheque, or
  • certified personal cheque, or
  • money order, or
  • bank draft

OR

Pay by credit or debit online:

  • print and mail the receipt with your completed application