Private Security and Investigative Services Act Flashcards
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Under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA), what is the minimum age to be licensed as a security guard in Ontario?
Answer: 18 years old
The PSISA requires that all applicants for a security guard licence must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Who is responsible for administering the Private Security and Investigative Services Act in Ontario?
Answer: Ministry of the Solicitor General
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for administering and enforcing the PSISA, including licensing of security guards and private investigators.
How long is a security guard licence valid in Ontario under the PSISA?
Answer: 2 years
A security guard licence issued under the PSISA is valid for a period of two years from the date of issue, after which it must be renewed.
Under the PSISA, which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a security guard licence?
Answer: Being a Canadian citizen
The PSISA does not require Canadian citizenship. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes permanent residents and those with valid work permits.
What must a licensed security guard carry while on duty according to the PSISA?
Answer: Their security guard licence
Under the PSISA, a licensed security guard must carry their licence at all times while performing security work and must produce it upon request.
Under the PSISA, what happens if a security guard fails to renew their licence before it expires?
Answer: They must stop performing security work immediately
Once a licence expires, the individual is no longer authorized to perform security guard work. Continuing to work without a valid licence is an offence under the PSISA.