How to become a security guard in BC
Licensed Security Worker / Guard (Basic Security Training) · British Columbia
Watch over people and buildings. You need a forty-hour course, an exam, a background check and a licence.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Age, English & Criminal Record Eligibility
Age 19+, work authorized & clean record
40-Hour Basic Security Training (BST) Course
Complete 40-hour Basic Security Training
Provincial BST Licensing Examination
Pass provincial BST exam with 60%+
Official BC Security Worker Licence & Employment
Obtain Security Worker Licence from Ministry
Age, English & Criminal Record Eligibility
Age 19+, work authorized & clean record
40-Hour Basic Security Training (BST) Course
Complete 40-hour Basic Security Training
Provincial BST Licensing Examination
Pass provincial BST exam with 60%+
Official BC Security Worker Licence & Employment
Obtain Security Worker Licence from Ministry
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Work takes place in commercial office lobbies, shopping centres, transit hubs, hospitals, and construction sites.
Be mindful of verbal disputes, trespassing confrontations, and night-shift lone worker environments and follow all required safety procedures.
Supervise security guard teams, manage client contracts, and handle site incident investigations.
Leverage professional security experience when applying to municipal police departments or transit security.
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