Security Consultants - Employee licences

A security consultant must hold a valid license and be employed by a licensed security consulting business before working.

Restrictions and Requirements
Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants, residents of Canada, and at least 19 years old.

Applicants must provide documentation, such as letters of reference in support of education, experience and professional credentials and/or evidence of previous licensing.

A clear description of related experience must include the type of work and length of time dedicated to obtaining skills and expertise.

In addition, security consultant employees may not carry firearms, weapons, or restraining devices while on the job.

How do I get a license?
Security consultant businesses apply on behalf of their employees for security employee licences .

To license an employee, a security consultant business must send a complete application package to Security Programs. The employee application package must include all of the following:

• a fully completed and signed employee application form
• confirmation of fingerprinting
• two colour photographs, 1 X 1 inches or passport size, with a white background
• documentation, such as letters of reference and/or evidence of previous licensing, in support of education, experience and professional credentials
• if this is the first application for a security license applicants will also need to submit two letters of reference from non-related persons in positions of authority who can attest to the applicant's honesty, character, and repute
• a photocopy of landing papers or citizenship card if the applicant was born outside of Canada
• payment by credit card, draw-down account, certified cheque or money order for the appropriate fee, from the business making the application only