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.
Sep. 11, 2020 COVID-19 – Online Exams, Training and Temporary Licensing Requirements
Aug. 14, 2020 COVID-19 – Licensing Requirement Updates and Virtual Exams
Apr. 21, 2020 COVID-19 – Commissioner for Oaths Signatures and Licence Terms
Mar. 27, 2020 COVID-19 – Temporary Licensing and Online Record Checks
Mar. 18, 2020 COVID-19 - PISG Program Service Area Closure
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
- Application Guide for a New Business Licence
- Application Guide for Renewal of a Business Licence
- Application Guide for New Registration
- New Application for Business Licence
- Renewal Application for Business Licence
- New Application for Registration
- Penal Bond
- Irrevocable Letter of Credit
- Credit Card Authorization
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
- Application Guide for New Individual Licence
- Application Guide for Renewal of Individual Licence
- New Application for Individual Licence
- Renewal Application for Individual Licence
- Application for Uniform Exemption - Loss Prevention Duties
- Credit Card Authorization
Security Guard Training
All security guards are required to complete a mandatory security guard training program. Please contact an approved training provider directly to obtain more information.
- A List of companies and individuals who have been approved to provide the security guard training program
- Participant’s Manual for the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (3.5Mb pdf)
- Manitoba Security Guard Exam Schedule – 2020 (205kb pdf)
Information Notes
Information Notes are prepared by the Community 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.
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Safety Precautions – Exam Cancellations
- Potential Disruption to Federal Postal Services and Interim Mail Distribution Procedure
- Submission of Winnipeg Police Electronic Record Checks
- Training Registration Required for Temporary Security Guard Licence
- Important Updates and Reminders
- Interim Response to Potential Canada Post Strike
- The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act
- Licence Lapses, Related Essential Documents and Compliance Expectations
- PISG Application Fee Changes – Feb. 1, 2013
- Bill C-26 and The Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act
- Updated Application Forms and Address on Automated Notification Letters
- Amendments and Updates to Manitoba Security Guard Training Program
- Changes to Child Abuse Registry Check Applications - Criminal Record Check Processing
- 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
1800 – 155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 3H8
Telephone: 204-945-1242 or 204-945-2825
email: pisg@gov.mb.ca
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
