Protection, Security and Investigation

Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer?

This program will introduce you to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic and practical experience. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete some of the program requirements. As a graduate, you are eligible to achieve your security guard licence number.

Security Guard training is a required course in this two-year diploma program. Upon successful completion of this course, the ministry-approved content allows students to be eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard Licencing Examination at a provincial test centre

What You’ll Learn

• Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
• Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
• Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
• Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
• Prevent and resolve crisis, conflict, and emergency situations by applying effective techniques.
• Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collection, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.
• Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
• Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.