How to Become a Security Guard in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice to work as a security guard in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- security guard
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“The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997 requires individuals to hold a valid security guard or private investigators licence while employed by a licensed security business in Saskatchewan.”
From saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Complete the Ministry of Community Safety Approved Security Guard Training Course through an approved course provider.
Source
“To qualify for a full security guard licence, all individuals must complete the Ministry of Community Safety Approved Security Guard Training Course through an approved course provider”
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Obtain a standard of at least 75% on the exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards.
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“obtain a standard of at least 75% on the exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards”
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Have your employer complete the application forms and submit the application package online or by mail.
Source
“If you would like to apply to become a Private Investigator or Security Guard, have your employer complete forms B and C in the "Apply" section.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Provide appropriate documentation showing your valid security guard licence from another Canadian province or territory.
Source
“The individual will provide appropriate documentation and may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard.”
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You may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard.
Source
“may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“Anyone seeking a security guard licence must be at least 18 years old and of good character, as applicants are required to submit a criminal record check.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Requirements
Education
To qualify for a full licence, individuals must complete the Ministry of Community Safety Approved Security Guard Training Course through an approved course provider.
Source
“To qualify for a full security guard licence, all individuals must complete the Ministry of Community Safety Approved Security Guard Training Course through an approved course provider and obtain a standard of at least 75% on the exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Police check
Applicants must submit a criminal record check.
Source
“as applicants are required to submit a criminal record check”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Good character
Applicants must be of good character.
Source
“Anyone seeking a security guard licence must be at least 18 years old and of good character, as applicants are required to submit a criminal record check.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Other
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Source
“Anyone seeking a security guard licence must be at least 18 years old and of good character, as applicants are required to submit a criminal record check.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Saskatchewan recognizes training and qualifications of security guards licensed in another Canadian province or territory, but they may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard. Source
“Saskatchewan will recognize training and qualifications of security guards who hold a valid licence from another Canadian province or territory. The individual will provide appropriate documentation and may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard.”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Exams
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Saskatchewan Security Guard exam
Source
“may be required to take the Saskatchewan Security Guard exam and obtain the minimum standard”
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exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards
Source
“obtain a standard of at least 75% on the exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards”
saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.00 | $31.24 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $16.55 | $21.00 | $31.45 | — |
Security guards in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Manitoba Title protected
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Private Investigators and Security Guards Program | Provincial Protective Services (PPS) | Government of Saskatchewan saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/careers-in-law-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a security guard in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice is required to practise in Saskatchewan, and to use the title security guard.
Which exams are required?
Saskatchewan Security Guard exam, exam administered by the Registrar for Private Investigators and Security Guards.
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