Communication from Security Services will only be sent from a dedicated government email address, ending in “gov.bc.ca.” Security Services will never ask you to pay by email.
Learn about security licences, laws, policies and enforcement.
Communication from Security Services will only be sent from a dedicated government email address, ending in “gov.bc.ca.” Security Services will never ask you to pay by email. Applicants should only use the dedicated application and payment platforms for licensing found on this website.
If you receive any suspicious communication regarding Security Services, please report the incident to the Security Programs Division via email at SPDcompliance@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-855 587-0185 (press option 1).
A security worker licence is for individual people who want to work in the security industry. A security business licence is for companies that want to provide security services. You can look up security licences to check if a worker or business is licensed.
The B.C. government enforces rules for licensed security workers and businesses. This may happen through inspections, complaints or investigations. Learn more about enforcement.
The Security Services Act, Regulation and related policies define how security licensing works in B.C. Learn more about laws and policies.
Security Programs Division (SPD) regulates B.C.'s security industry. Contact SPD.