Private Investigators and Security Guards Program

*New* Please use the online eForm application for all new and renewal security guard and private investigator licence applications:

For more information, please visit our eForms page, How To Apply and be sure to check out Identification Requirements.

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.

New Applications:
Renewal Applications:

We are currently processing new applications received on: April 10, 2025

We are currently processing renewal applications received on: April 19, 2025

Last updated on June 10, 2025

Business Licence(s)

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.

Security Guard & Private Investigator Licence(s)

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.

Security Guard Training

In Manitoba, all security guards must complete a mandatory security guard training program as delivered by an approved training provider.

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.

To contact us:

Private Investigators and Security Guards Program
Telephone: 204-945-2825
email: infopisg@gov.mb.ca