Course Description

This is the mandatory Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections, Policing & Public Safety course for anyone seeking to obtain a permanent license to be employed with a private security or investigation firm.


*Online Final Govt. Exam is administered by E-Proctor Canada ($30). 



Upon course completion and final online exam, a training certificate is issued to qualify you for licensing employment as a Saskatchewan Security Guard.

Lead Instructor

Dustin Silzer

Dustin Silzer is the Lead Instructor, Consultant and Owner of DLC Advisory & Training Solutions. A recognized Instructor in use of force, defensive tactics and self-defence by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. Member of ILEETA - International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association, as well as a Sask. Basic Security Guard Course provider (#156). He has been responsible for developing and teaching courses and seminars to multiple government organizations, private security firms and public groups. Check out the LinkedIn Profile for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-silzer-53b6aaa0 Check out the website: https://www.defencelabsaskatoon.com/dustin-silzer

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Hello. Click this first

    • Course Instructions

    • Saskatchewan Security Guard Licensing Requirements

    • Sask. Basic Security Guard Course Manual - 2008
  • 2

    Forward

    • Forward
  • 3

    Pre-course Self Assessment Quiz

    • Pre-course Self Assessment - Quiz
  • 4

    Chapter 1

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION
  • 5

    Chapter 2

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - AN OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Lesson 2 - THE SECURITY OF PEOPLE

    • Lesson 3 - THE SECURITY OF PROPERTY

    • Lesson 4 - THE SECURITY OF INFORMATION

    • Lesson 5 - ASSIGNMENTS AND DUTIES

    • Chapter 2 Review

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 6

    Chapter 3

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - PROFESSIONALISM AND PERSONAL PRESENTATION

    • Lesson 2 - INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINE

    • Lesson 3 - CUSTOMER SERVICE

    • Lesson 4 - COMMUNICATIONS FOR SECURITY GUARDS

    • Lesson 5 - CROWD CONTROL

    • Chapter 3 Review

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 7

    Chapter 4

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL LAW

    • Lesson 2 - THE COMMON LAW AND THE CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

    • Lesson 3 - POWERS OF ARREST

    • Lesson 4 - USE OF FORCE

    • Lesson 5 - COMMON OFFENCES

    • Lesson 6 - COMMON DEFENCES

    • Chapter 4 Review

    • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 8

    Chapter 5

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

    • Lesson 2 - TECHNOLOGY USED TO CONTROL ACCESS/EGRESS

    • Lesson 3 - MATERIALS ACCESS

    • Lesson 4 - ALARM SYSTEMS

    • Lesson 5 - GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

    • Chapter 5 Review

    • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • 9

    Chapter 6

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - DO I HAVE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO CONTROL TRAFFIC?

    • Chapter 6 Review

    • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • 10

    Chapter 7

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - OBSERVATION SKILLS OF THE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY GUARD

    • Lesson 2 - TAKING NOTES

    • Lesson 3 - INTRODUCTION TO REPORTS

    • Lesson 4 - EVIDENCE

    • Chapter 7 Review

    • Chapter 7 Quiz
  • 11

    Chapter 8

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - FIRE SAFETY

    • Lesson 2 - BOMB THREATS

    • Lesson 3 - EVACUATION

    • Chapter 8 Review

    • Chapter 8 Quiz
  • 12

    Chapter 9

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - PATROLLING

    • Chapter 9 Review

    • Chapter 9 Quiz
  • 13

    Chapter 10

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - LABOUR DISPUTES

    • Chapter 10 Review
  • 14

    Chapter 11

    • Introduction

    • Lesson 1 - WHMIS

    • Lesson 2 - CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS

    • Lesson 3 - GANGS BASED IN SASKATCHEWAN

    • Lesson 4 - WHAT SITUATIONS ARE HIGH, MEDIUM OR LOW RISK?

    • Chapter 11 Review

    • Chapter 11 Quiz
  • 15

    Study and Testing Tips

    • ​TEST TAKING TIPS

    • ​STUDY TIPS

    • Course Study & Test Taking Tips - Study Guide PDF

    • Course Review - Study Guide PDF

    • Course Quiz Questions - Study Guide PDF

    • SECURITY GUARD/LPO NOTEBOOKS - Study Guide PDF

    • Security Guard Professional Knowledge Domain - Study Guide PDF
  • 16

    Pre-Test Exam Preparation

    • Pre-Test Exam Preparation - Quiz