Can I get a licence as a security guard/private investigator if I have a criminal record?
• Who is notified if I have a criminal record and my licence is denied? If you have a criminal record that leads to the denial of your application, you will receive a letter from the Registrar explaining the reason(s) for the decision not to issue the licence. You have the opportunity to provide information regarding your criminal history that you feel supports your application for a licence. The Registrar does not provide specific information about your criminal record to anyone else. • Do I have to report if I have been charged and/or convicted of a criminal offence while I am licensed? Yes. Section 19.1(1)(b)(c) of the Act requires that you report a charge laid against you and/or a conviction against you. Please complete an Individual Licence – Update form found here. • If I have charges that have not been dealt with and/or have a record with a conviction(s), including a conditional discharge, do I still need to report the charge and/or convictions on my application? Yes. All of thi
