Launching a Security Agency in Canada: Essential Training

Real-world instruction. Canadian compliance. Operational confidence.
Delivered by Christopher Dinunzio, SRMP-C, SAS-AP® a leading voice in Canadian security education and author of the Foundations of Vigilance series.

Featured Security Courses

Launching a Security Agency in Canada

Learn the legal, operational, and business essentials of launching a licensed private security agency in your province.
  • Provincial licensing & regulatory compliance
  • SOPs, hiring, training, insurance & audits
  • Contract law, service packages, marketing strategy
  • Includes 7 security operations textbooks

Hotel Security Training

Hospitality-specific training for guards and supervisors protecting guests, staff, and assets.
  • Guest management, access control, conflict resolution
  • Incident response and trauma-informed care
  • PIPEDA, OH&S, and lawful documentation

Bar & Nightlife Security Essentials

Front-line training for door supervisors and floor staff in nightlife and bar environments.
  • Refusal skills, ID checks, ejections, and use of force
  • Report writing and incident tracking
  • Liability protection under Canadian law

Events & Live Venue Security

Comprehensive event safety and logistics training for guards working concerts, conventions, and high-traffic venues.
  • Pre-event audits, site control, and credentialing
  • Barrier management and emergency scenarios
  • Client coordination and incident escalation

Mobile Patrol Operations

Equip your guards with field-ready patrol procedures for real-time presence and documentation.
  • GPS & route scheduling, checkpoint logs, emergency readiness
  • Liability reduction through proactive patrols
  • Vehicle safety protocols and reporting tools

Secure Transport Operations

Build operational capacity for transporting valuables, clients, or critical documents in compliance with Canadian law.
  • Chain of custody, routing, and risk mapping
  • Vehicle setup, radio comms, Transport Canada compliance
  • Custom protocols for cannabis, VIPs, cash, or evidence

Course Delivery Options

  • 📍 In-person instruction (Alberta & Ontario-based, Canada-wide available)
  • 💻 Live virtual training (via Zoom or Teams)
  • 📚 Includes all required textbooks from the Foundations of Vigilance series
  • 🎓 Certificate of Completion awarded

Flexible Enrollment

Training is available for:
  • Individual professionals
  • Security agencies & corporate clients
  • Colleges and training centres (licensing packages)
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About the Instructor

Christopher Dinunzio, SRMP-C, SAS-AP® is a Canadian veteran and security consultant with 27 years of operational experience across hotel, bar, transport, event, and mobile security. He is the author of 7 professional training books under the Foundations of Vigilance series, trusted by Canadian security agencies. His instruction merges regulation with realism, helping operators remain compliant while solving real-world problems on the ground.