ALBERTA BASIC SECURITY TRAINING 2026
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE SECURITY
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ What is required for individuals and businesses working in the
security industry in Alberta? Answer: They must follow the Security
Services and Investigators Act (SSIA).
◉ What are the two accompanying documents to the SSIA? Answer:
The Security Services and Investigators Regulation and the Security
Services and Investigators (Ministerial) Regulation.
◉ What activities require a license under the SSIA? Answer:
Patrolling, guarding, providing security, and detecting loss or
damage to property.
◉ What is the licensing requirement for loss prevention workers
under the SSIA? Answer: They must have a license to prevent or
detect loss or damage in plain clothes.
◉ Who administers the security industry legislation in Alberta?
Answer: The Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security.
, ◉ What are the four specific elements of Alberta's security industry
legislation? Answer: The Act, two sets of Regulations, and the Policy
Manual.
◉ What is the consequence of working without a license under the
SSIA? Answer: It is an offense that may result in fines or court
appearances.
◉ How long are individual licenses issued for under the SSIA?
Answer: For 2-year terms.
◉ What must applicants for individual licenses in Alberta be?
Answer: At least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen or legally entitled
to work in Canada, competent and of good character.
◉ What is required for an applicant to be considered competent
under the SSIA? Answer: They must have no serious criminal record
for which a pardon has not been granted.
◉ What is the standard for fluency in English for license applicants?
Answer: The ability to communicate effectively with the public and
emergency response system during emergencies.
◉ What must applicants do if they are applying for a license under
the SSIA? Answer: Swear an affidavit attesting to their qualifications.
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE SECURITY
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ What is required for individuals and businesses working in the
security industry in Alberta? Answer: They must follow the Security
Services and Investigators Act (SSIA).
◉ What are the two accompanying documents to the SSIA? Answer:
The Security Services and Investigators Regulation and the Security
Services and Investigators (Ministerial) Regulation.
◉ What activities require a license under the SSIA? Answer:
Patrolling, guarding, providing security, and detecting loss or
damage to property.
◉ What is the licensing requirement for loss prevention workers
under the SSIA? Answer: They must have a license to prevent or
detect loss or damage in plain clothes.
◉ Who administers the security industry legislation in Alberta?
Answer: The Solicitor General and Ministry of Public Security.
, ◉ What are the four specific elements of Alberta's security industry
legislation? Answer: The Act, two sets of Regulations, and the Policy
Manual.
◉ What is the consequence of working without a license under the
SSIA? Answer: It is an offense that may result in fines or court
appearances.
◉ How long are individual licenses issued for under the SSIA?
Answer: For 2-year terms.
◉ What must applicants for individual licenses in Alberta be?
Answer: At least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen or legally entitled
to work in Canada, competent and of good character.
◉ What is required for an applicant to be considered competent
under the SSIA? Answer: They must have no serious criminal record
for which a pardon has not been granted.
◉ What is the standard for fluency in English for license applicants?
Answer: The ability to communicate effectively with the public and
emergency response system during emergencies.
◉ What must applicants do if they are applying for a license under
the SSIA? Answer: Swear an affidavit attesting to their qualifications.
