Become a Certified Security Guard

Security Guard Training Montreal

Course recognized by the Ministry of Public Security

The IGS Academy, with over 33 years’ experience, offers an intensive safety training program. We have trained over 30,000 agents since 1990.

With post-training employment opportunities, CV support, and flexible payment plans, we prepare our security guards for a successful career.

The course costs $400 plus taxes

GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE IGS 2024 ACADEMY

Our security guard training program, recognized by the Minister of Public Security, will provide you with the skills and aptitudes essential to become a licensed and practicing security guard.

Training in French and English, day, evening and weekends.

To take this course, you must be 18 or over. It is important not to have a criminal record.

Intensive program

Full training including tactics (54 hours) + first aid (16 hours)

Flexible payment

We work with our students to succeed.

Availability

Choose between our day, evening and weekend courses. Online courses coming soon.

Commissioner of Oaths

Available on site to authenticate and officially sign all necessary documents, including SSO forms.

Employment opportunities

Quick start to employment and help with building a solid CV.

Why choose us?

  • Credibility and experience (in business since 1990) over 30,000 students successfully trained.

  • Intensive program: complete training including tactics + first aid

  • On-site tactical training INCLUDED

  • Internship / apprenticeship and letter of reference INCLUDED

  • Personalized workshops, tutoring INCLUDED

  • Orientation for INCLUDED students

  • CV: correction and addition of course information INCLUDED

  • On-site commissioner of oaths: prepares and signs SSO forms

  • Employment opportunities after course completion

  • Reference program

  • Flexible payment plan

About IGS Security Guards Services Solutions Montreal

I took the IGS Academy course and it totally transformed my career. The courses were intensive and extremely rewarding, and the support provided by the teaching team was exceptional.

Thanks to the Academy, not only did I acquire essential safety skills, but I also benefited from a practical training course that boosted my confidence and skills.

Today, I work as a security guard at IGS, and I’m proud of it. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!

Maxime Lefebvre

Senior Security Agent, IGS Security

Best security guard training in Montreal

Legal framework and professional standards

Learn more about legislation and standards of behavior, and the roles and responsibilities of security guards.

Safety equipment and operations

Training on security equipment, access control, security systems and traffic management.

Patrols and emergency response

Modules on surveillance rounds and alarm response, including major incident management.

Communication and public relations

Training in effective communication strategies and public relations management.

Crisis and conflict management

Courses on accident management, conflict resolution, crowd control and workplace conflict.

Health, safety and regulatory compliance

Occupational health and safety training, compliant with regulations such as WHMIS 2015/SGH.

Guard training accepted by the BSP

Guarding training courses accepted by the BSP

To obtain a private security guarding license, you must successfully complete a 70-hour training program. This program must be taken at a recognized school service center or school board, which will issue an attestation of successful completion. The Bureau de la sécurité privée(BSP) also recognizes other specific training courses, in accordance with article 112.1 of the Loi sur la sécurité privée (LSP). These alternative training courses are accepted provided they meet all the criteria established for their official recognition by the Minister of Public Safety.
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