Security Guard Training – Saskatoon

Security guard training delivered to the highest standards

Commissionaires offers a comprehensive curriculum of security guard training, taught to Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) federal standards. This level of training exceeds the industry norm and even provincial standards. Our rigorous training standards ensure each participant is prepared, upon completion, to tackle real-life security guarding scenarios professionally. Courses are led by experienced teachers who are committed to the success of each individual.

Why you should take this training

Our courses train students to the highest possible standards and prepare them for required testing. By taking this security guard training course, participants will gain practical knowledge that allows them to immediately apply new skills and experience to their roles as security professionals. Our courses are designed to utilize the life experiences of each participant and build on existing skills for advancement across all levels.

When we train students, including our own Commissionaires guards, we train to the exacting standards of the Canadian General Standards Board, at no additional cost. We are one of the few organizations who provide this added level of training. In order to become security licensed as a security worker in Saskatchewan, students need to complete the Private Investigator & Security Guard Act (P.I.S.G.A.) security guard training course and pass the exam.

Course topics:

  • Patrol Function (patrolling)
  • Control Procedures (access control, alarm systems)
  • Event Security
  • Incident Response
  • Traffic Control
  • Fire Prevention and Response
  • Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
  • Bomb Threats, Responses and Searches
  • Other Emergency Situations
  • Labour Relations

Course duration

The security guard training course length is 40 hours followed by an exam. Certain client worksites will require an additional 32 – 40 hours of training covering Standard First Aid / CPR(A) / AED, Dealing With Difficult People and other supplementary high standard training.

Course dates

The course is usually held monthly, please call (306)244-6588 for the upcoming schedule.

Course locations

Saskatoon office

Course registration

Contact our Saskatoon office for information on upcoming Security training, (306)244-6588 ext 238.  Those wishing to register for an upcoming course must do so in person at 110 – 145 1st Avenue North Saskatoon.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot and receive the workbook with paid registration.