Private Investigator and/or Security Guard Individual Licence Form | Justice

Important- only the applicant can complete this form.

Please read the information on the application form carefully. The information collected is required to review and process your licence application. All required documentation must be included for the licence to be issued by the Registrar.

Please note, if you allow your license to lapse, you will be required to make a complete re-application including the results of a new Criminal Record Check and the results of a new Child Abuse Registry check which must be dated within the 6 months prior to the date of application.

Your personal information is being collected pursuant to section 6 of The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act (PISGA) and section 36 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to determine your eligibility for a licence under The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act (PISGA).

Any questions regarding the information collected on this form can be directed to the Registrar, Private Investigators and Security Guards Program, by email: pisg@gov.mb.ca or by phone: 204-945-2825.

Licence Type: (make one selection)

Private Investigator (P/I) Security Guard (S/G) Private Investigator and Security Guard (P/I and S/G) Temporary Security Guard (S/G) valid for six months only

Licence Fees

Licence Fee (non-refundable):

Do you require a uniform exception?

Note: Uniform exemption form can be downloaded from the Private Investigators & Security Guards program webpage and must be signed by your employer.

Yes No

Attach a uniform exception form with employer signature as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size. The attachment must include all pages. Images must be clear and legible. Document 2

Applicant Information

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Name(s):

Date of Birth:

Previous Legal Name(s):

Note:
Proof of name change may be required, all previous names must be included on record check documents

Please include your prior Legal Name(s)

Address (must be within Manitoba):

Residence Mailing Address:

City/Town:

Province:

Postal Code:

Home Phone Number:

Cellular Phone Number:

E-Mail:

Criminal Record Background

Please upload the results of a current Criminal Record check, dated within the 6 months prior to the date of your licence application:

Attach criminal record check

Attach criminal record check as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size. The attachment must include all pages of the record check. Images must be clear and legible.

Have you been charged with or convicted of any offence in any country, state, province or territory for which a pardon has not been granted?

Yes No

Offence(s)

Offence #

Offence:

Date of Offence:

City/Town:

Province/Territory/State:

Country:

Police Department:

Sentence:

Select the add button below if you have more than 1 offence(s) to include.

Please add attachment for additional offences as a photograph as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size.

Please Note:

You are not required to include pardoned convictions, convictions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada) and speeding or parking violations.
Please note: If your Criminal Record check results indicate that you have any criminal convictions and/or pending charges, you must include with your criminal record check results a letter or transcript from the Police Agency or Police Agencies listing the pending charges and convictions and sentences.

Criminal Record check results and transcript, must be renewed every three years.

Child Abuse Registry Background

Please upload the results of a current Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check, dated with the 6 months prior to the date of your licence application:

Attach child abuse registry check

Attach child abuse registry check as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size. The attachment must include all pages of the record check. Images must be clear and legible.

Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of an offence related to the abuse of a child and/or appear on the Child Abuse Registry database? Yes No

Explain:

Child Abuse Registry check results must be renewed every three years.

Licence History

Have you ever been refused a licence to act as a Private Investigator or Security Guard in Manitoba or any other Province, Territory or Country? No, I have never been refused a Security Guard or Private Investigator Licence Yes, I have been refused a Security Guard Licence Yes, I have been refused a Private Investigator Licence

Please include a written explanation providing further information regarding the licence refusal.

Have you ever had a Security Guard or Private Investigator Licence suspended or cancelled in Manitoba or any other Province, Territory or Country? (This does not include a licence which has expired). No, I have never had a Security Guard or Private Investigator Licence suspended or cancelled Yes, I had a Security Guard Licence suspended or cancelled Yes, I had a Private Investigator Licence suspended or cancelled

Please include a written explanation providing further information regarding the licence suspension and/or cancellation.

Photograph

Please upload a current photograph of yourself. This photograph must be a digital or electronic file image in a .jpeg file type. The photo must be a clear image, displaying your head and shoulders with a neutral background. Any photo which is unclear, obscured by shadows, or of poor quality may be rejected and will delay the processing of your application.

Important

Photo tips:

Please ensure photos are passport quality against a neutral background (no other people, objects, signs, etc.)
Photos displaying more than your head and shoulders, that are unclear, obscured by shadows or where you are wearing a hat or uniform may result in your application being rejected.
Photos must be updated every three years or whenever you have altered your appearance significantly.

Attach a photograph as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size.

Proof of Competency

Please refer to program website for further information on proof of competency (Province of Manitoba | justice - Private Investigators and Security Guards Program (gov.mb.ca))

Proof of Competency is required for all private investigator licences.
Do you have proof of competency to include with your application? Yes No, I have no current Proof of Competency

A Private Investigator licence cannot be issued without proof of competency.

Attach a legible copy of your training certificate, approved grandfathering letter or successful exam challenge letter. Training will only be recognized under the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program will be accepted. No screenshots will be accepted. as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size.

Proof of Training

Do you have proof of training to include with your application?
Proof of Training is required for all security guard licence applications. Proof of Training(Security Guard) I Have No Current Proof of Training

If you are applying for a security guard license, you must include a legible copy of your training certificate or successful exam challenge letter.

If you have selected I Have No Current Proof of Training, you must select Temporary Security Guard under Licence Type at the top of this form.

Applications submitted without proof of valid training by Individuals already issued a temporary licence will be returned.

You must attach a legible copy of your training certificate or exam challenge letter. Only training recognized by the Registrar as the Manitoba security guard training program delivered by an approved training provider will be accepted. Attach the copy as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size.

You cannot seek a licence until you have Proof of Training. Meanwhile, you can return to the licence selection and request a temporary licence.

Proof of Training Enrollment

For a temporary licence, proof of enrollment in the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program is required.

Please upload a letter from an approved training provider confirming that you are enrolled in the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program. Attach the copy as a .jpg or .jpeg image, no larger than 3 MB in size.

Identification

To confirm the identity of the applicant, 2 pieces of identification are required, which must include one piece of photo ID and one piece of Canadian government issued ID. For further information on the identification which may be accepted, please visit the following link: https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/private/howtoapply.html .

Please attach a photo ID:

Please attach a Canadian Government Issued ID:

Licence Equivalency

If you have moved to Manitoba from another Canadian Province or Territory where you hold a valid security guard licence and that province has a training standard in place, you may be eligible for training equivalency. To be considered for training equivalency with your Manitoba licence application, a copy of your valid security guard licence and training certificate is required, please upload here. Please note that you must reside in Manitoba and have an address for service in Manitoba at the time of application. For further information, please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/private/howtoapply.html .

Province/Territory:

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Additional Documents: please attach additional document if needed.

Attachment 1:

Attachment 2:

Attachment 3:

Consent

Section 10 of The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act states:

Investigation of applicant
10) The registrar, or any person authorized person by him, may make such inquiry or investigation as he deems sufficient regarding the character, criminal history, financial position and competence of an applicant or a licensee and may require an applicant or a licensee to pass such examinations to determine competence as the registrar deems necessary.
Yes, I understand and acknowledge that by submitting my application for a licence, the Registrar may make any inquiry or investigation under Section 10 of The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act as noted above, and may disclose my personal information for that purpose.

Declaration

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in the application is true and correct.

I agree Full Name: Date:

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