The Security Guard and Private Investigator licensing test is a 60 question, multiple choice format written test. You should allow 2 hours for the entire test sitting although the time allotted for completing the test is a maximum of 75 minutes.
The Security Guard Test Covers the following areas:
Introduction to the Security Industry
Private Security Ministry Code of Conduct
Basic Security Procedures
Report Writing
Health & Safety
Emergency Response Preparation
Canadian Legal System
Legal Authorities
Effective Communications
Sensitivity Training
Use of Force Theory
Emergency First Aid
The Private Investigator Test Covers the following areas:
Introduction to the Private Investigation Industry
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act
Provincial and Federal Statutes
Criminal and Civil Law
Investigative Techniques
Principles of Ethical Reasoning/Decision-making
Key Principles of Communication and Interaction
Self-Management Skills
Tests & Requirements
For more information on what you are expected to know in each of these areas, click on the Requreiments folder. When you feel comfortable with the requirements you can access the practice exams through the Tests folder below.
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