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Prince Edward Island
Become a security guard in Prince Edward Island
For work covered by the Act, obtain a security guard licence through the Firearms Office. The current application includes an employer declaration.
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Where you could work
The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.
Local job titles
Security officer
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.
Prince Edward Island
Security industry
Explore regional pay, local sources and the route into employment.
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Requirements
- Age 18 or older under the published Act.
- Meet the character and security-check requirements.
- Provide the identity and photograph information requested by the Firearms Office.
- Have the employer complete its part of the application.
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Confirm the licensing route
Discuss the post with the employer and Firearms Office, including any statutory exemption.
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Complete the worker form
Supply personal details and screening consent, arrange the photograph evidence and obtain the employer's declaration.
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Submit and prepare for work
Submit the application and fee to the Firearms Office, then complete the employer's induction and any role-specific training.
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Training
Ask the Firearms Office and employer what training the proposed role requires. The reviewed Act, regulations and worker form establish licensing and screening, with limited published detail on a universal basic course.
Training time
Employer and assignment specific; confirm accepted training and hours before enrolling.
Costs
Training providers
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Pay
Job Bank reports a median of CAD 18.00 per hour for NOC 64410, security guards and related security service occupations. Reference period: 2023–2024; Employment Insurance Survey Data; 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
View sourceEstimate based on the hourly rate × paid weekly hours × 52 ÷ 12. Actual pay depends on your contract and shifts.
Before you apply
- The worker licence is connected to the employment for which it is issued.
- Specified in-house employment is exempt under the Act; confirm the actual duties and employer arrangement.
- The linked legislative consolidations carry older consolidation dates. Current application requirements and training expectations should be checked with the Firearms Office.
Local sources
- Firearms Office guard licensing
- Worker application revised 2025-07
- Published Act
- Published regulations
- Job Bank wages
- GardaWorld Security Canada careers
- GardaWorld Sécurité Canada: carrières
- BSP Québec: permis régulier
- Provincial and territorial authorities
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