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Security licences and permits

Apply for licences for security, locksmith and investigative professionals and businesses, and body armour permits.

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Overview

Security and investigative services is a growing and important job sector in Alberta. This sector helps promote safe communities and includes occupations like:

  • security service worker
  • locksmith
  • investigator
  • automotive lock bypass worker
  • locksmith equipment sales worker

Typical users of security and investigative services include:

  • malls
  • event centres
  • public transportation
  • businesses
  • banks
  • individuals

The Security Programs department is responsible for the oversight, licensing and compliance of security, investigative and locksmith:

  • professionals
  • businesses

Security licences from registries

Participating registries can handle applications and renewals for security guards, locksmiths, investigators and more.

Body armour permits

The Security Programs department issues permits to buy, transport or wear body armour.

Contact

Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: [email protected]

Security Programs
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2M1

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