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Become a security guard in Saskatchewan

Complete approved training and the Registrar's exam, then apply with a licensed security employer. The licence is tied to that business.

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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.

Saskatchewan

Security industry

Explore regional pay, local sources and the route into employment.

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01 · Saskatchewan

Requirements

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Good character, supported by the required criminal-record check.
  • Employment with a licensed security business for the worker licence.
  1. 01

    Complete an approved course

    Confirm the provider on the ministry's list, then complete the course and provincial examination.

  2. 02

    Find a licensed employer

    The employer participates in the licence application and the licence applies to that business.

  3. 03

    Submit the worker application

    Provide training evidence, identity, photograph and the prescribed recent criminal-record check with Form B and payment.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Community Safety, Private Investigators and Security Guards Program

02 · Saskatchewan

Training

Complete the ministry-approved security guard course and score at least 75% in the Registrar's exam. Existing Canadian licence holders may qualify for recognition, with a local exam where required.

Training time

Approved basic courses are commonly 40 hours, followed by the provincial exam.

Costs

New worker licenceCAD 25, as shown on the ministry-linked Form B
Worker licence renewalCAD 20, as shown on the ministry-linked Form B
Example online courseGardaWorld Security Campus: CAD 165 plus tax

Training providers

GardaWorld Security Campus

Online Security Guard Training, Saskatchewan

Training time
40 hours online.
Costs
CAD 165 plus tax.

Garda World Campus Online appears in the ministry-linked provider list, dated 2023-09-01. Provider price and course page checked 2026-09-16. Confirm current authorisation, exam arrangements and any separate charges before enrolment.

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Training providers

03 · Saskatchewan

Pay

CAD 20.00

Job Bank reports a median of CAD 20.00 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 3,467

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

Before you apply
  • The full licence lasts one year and is valid for its named business.
  • An employer can apply for a temporary training licence; its conditions differ from the full route.
  • The published provider list and Form B carry older document dates, so reconfirm them when applying.

Local sources

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Saskatchewan

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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