Effective november 30 2009 all persons wishing to become a security professional in british columbia must successfully complete a 40 hour mandatory basic security training bst program to qualify for a license.
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Before you apply for a security worker licence you must understand the training and other qualifications that are required in order to be licenced in british columbia.
If you can demonstrate that you have training or experience as a canadian police officer auxiliary.
A security worker under supervision licence expires 90 days after it is issued and cannot be renewed.
You can also complete basic security training online through the justice institute of british columbia jibc.
You must complete basic security training through an approved school before applying to the registrar for a security guard licence.
All forms discussed are available on the ministry of justice site.
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If you have this type of licence and it is about to expire you should apply for a full security guard licence if you have met all the requirements.
Renew update replace a current licence you need a secure access code in order to renew your licence online.
All persons wishing to work as a security guard in british columbia must successfully complete their bst certification.
The access code is in your reminder letter from the registrar.
Upon successful completion of your bst you must then apply for your security worker license through the ministry of public safety and solicitor general security programs division in order to be eligible to work.
A security guard as defined in article 7a of the general business law 89 f 6 is a person other than an active police officer employed in nys to principally perform one or more of the following duties and the person is not performing the functions of a private investigator as defined in section 71 of article 7 of the general business law.
Renew restore update change information or apply for a new security guard or private investigator licence for an individual.
Before the extended expiration date of 90 days you will need to submit a renewal application for the licence or registration.
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If you do not have the code call security programs.
You can apply for a security business licence online.
If your licence or registration expires between march 16 and june 16 2020 it will be automatically extended for 90 days.
Under british columbia s security services act businesses and individuals offering security services must hold a valid security licence issued by the registrar of security services approved applicants are issued a licence that specifies the types of security services they may provide as well as special authorizations they have such as the use of dogs and restraints while performing security.