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Become a security guard in Manitoba

Take the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program with an approved trainer, pass the licensing exam and apply with the required screening documents.

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Where you could work

The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.

Local job titles

Security guard

Security officer

Agent / agente de sécurité

Agent de gardiennage

Would this suit you?

  • You can practise clear communication and calm responses.
  • You are willing to follow site instructions and keep accurate records.

Manitoba

Security industry

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01 · Manitoba

Requirements

  • Meet the Registrar's licensing and suitability requirements.
  • Provide criminal-record and Manitoba Child Abuse Registry checks.
  • Provide government-issued identification and the required training certificate.
  1. 01

    Choose an approved trainer

    Use Manitoba Justice's current approved-trainer list and ask for the latest curriculum version.

  2. 02

    Complete training and the exam

    Book through the prescribed E-proctor process after training. Three unsuccessful attempts require repeating the course.

  3. 03

    Apply with checks

    Upload the certificate, photograph, identification and criminal-record and Child Abuse Registry checks dated within six months.

Manitoba Justice, Private Investigators and Security Guards Program

02 · Manitoba

Training

The approved Manitoba Security Guard Training Program is followed by a provincial exam with a 75% pass mark. Exam booking follows completed training.

Training time

40 hours plus the provincial examination.

Costs

Provincial examinationCAD 30 paid to E-proctor when scheduling
Training tuitionSet by the approved trainer; request a current quote

Training providers

Commissionaires Manitoba

Manitoba Security Guard Training Program

Training time
40 hours in classroom, followed by the provincial exam.
Costs
Price available on enquiry; the reviewed course page publishes no tuition amount.

Listed on Manitoba Justice's approved-trainer page. Provider publishes 2026 classroom dates and a registration enquiry. Confirm tuition, exam booking and screening costs. Listing establishes a research example; any referral relationship requires a separate agreement.

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Training providers

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Pay

CAD 18.50

Job Bank reports a median of CAD 18.50 per hour for NOC 64410, security guards and related security service occupations. Reference period: 2023–2024; Labour Force Survey; table updated 2025-11-19. This occupational benchmark includes different roles and experience levels.

Median gross hourly wage, NOC 64410 · 2023–2024; published 2025-11-19

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Estimated monthly pay before taxCAD 3,207

Estimate based on the hourly rate × paid weekly hours × 52 ÷ 12. Actual pay depends on your contract and shifts.

Before you apply
  • Manitoba's programme page states its training manual is under revision; confirm the current version.
  • The jurisdiction uses security guard terminology and restricts several officer-style titles.
  • Licensing and employer induction both need completion before the relevant duties begin.

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Before you apply

  • Who authorises this role in this location?
  • Which training does this employer or authority accept?
  • What are the duties, paid hours and pay in the written offer?
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