Private Investigators and Security Guards Program
Manitoba Justice's Private Investigators and Security Guards Program regulates the private security and private investigator industries in accordance with the provisions of The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act. Manitoba Justice is committed to enhancing public safety through effective regulation of the private security industry.
As of March 22, 2024, we are currently processing applications received on February 12, 2024. This information is updated every Tuesday and Friday.
- The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act
- The Private Investigators and Security Guards Regulation
Businesses
The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act requires that all businesses providing private investigator and security guard services are licensed.
The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act requires that all employers of in-house security guards are registered.
Application and Forms
- New Application for Business Licence
- Renewal Application for Business Licence
- New Application for Registration
- Penal Bond
- Irrevocable Letter of Credit
Individuals
The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act requires that all individuals conducting private Investigation and/or security guard duties are licensed.
Under The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, individuals conducting loss prevention duties require a security guard licence, but must request a uniform exemption.
Application and Forms
- New Application for Individual Licence
- Renewal Application for Individual Licence
- Application for Uniform Exemption - Loss Prevention Duties
Security Guard Training
In Manitoba, all security guards must complete a mandatory security guard training program as delivered by an approved training provider.
- List of Approved Training Providers for The Manitoba Security Guard Training Program
- Participant’s Manual for the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (3.5Mb pdf)
Information Notes
Information Notes are prepared by the Public Safety Division to disseminate information to stakeholders on new initiatives, training, as well as legislative and other developments that may impact the private investigator and security guard industry.
- 2023-10-05 Commissioner for Oaths Requirements
- 2023-07-05 Electronic Application Submissions – Updates
- September 29, 2022 – Security Guard Minimum Wage Announcement
- Submission of Winnipeg Police Electronic Record Checks
- Training Registration Required for Temporary Security Guard Licence
- Important Updates and Reminders
- The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act
- Licence Lapses, Related Essential Documents and Compliance Expectations
- Employer Responsibility – Worker Protection and Safety
- Notices and Licence/Document Expiry
- EAL Instruction and Assessment Resources
To contact us:
Private Investigators and Security Guards Program
Telephone: 204-945-2825
email: pisg@gov.mb.ca