Pathway to employment for security guards

40 hour Basic Security Training Course and Testing Support

Customize your Training with our hybrid learning

$175.00 +HST

Ministry approved

Security licensing explained

Everyone must obtain a security licence from the Ontario Government in order to work as a security guard. 

These are the steps:

  1. Take a government approved 40 hour Basic Security Training course 

  2. Pass a written test administered by the Ontario Government

  3. Receive your licence to legally work as a security guard

Our support and guarantee

With our training, we guarantee you will pass the government test.

If you don’t pass the test the first time, you can retake any part of the training course again. Let our team know and we will work with you to support your progress.

Paragon will take care of:

All application administration and paperwork

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Booking your Government test

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Your licence photo

True hybrid learning

Choose from:

Instructor Led In-Class Training

Instructor Led Virtual Training

Self-paced Virtual  Training

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Paragon provides training that fits your busy life. You can mix all 3 methods of learning. For instance, you could attend in person for two days, do instructor led online training for 2 days and self-paced learning for one day. We are completely flexible; the choice is yours. 

At Paragon, we are dedicated to helping you succeed in the security industry. 

Who works in security?

Some people come to Paragon for a short time, and some for much longer. The truth is, we appreciate everyone who is willing to give their best on the job, regardless of how long they can stay with us.

  • Students

  • Newcomers to Canada

  • Police career candidates

  • People who need steady work

  • Military service people

  • Security professionals

Security offers a variety of roles and job locations. From tactical communication specialists to customer service experts, we have hundreds of positions to fill.

Types of work and locations

Condominiums

Shopping Centres

Office Buildings

Industrial Facilities

Mobile Response

Train with the GTA’s largest security employer

Paragon Security is the largest security guard employer in the GTA.

We hire over 5,000 people every year. Paragon is always hiring.

Once you receive your security licence, you can work with any security company in Ontario. It is our hope that you will meet with a Paragon recruiter and learn about employment with us.

If hired, we will find a job site that fits your life and schedule, and support you to ensure you succeed as a security professional.

Begin your journey today

Call and speak with a Security Training Representative

416 498-4000