Become a certified
security guard

The XGuard training program allows you to acquire all the skills to become a certified security guard.

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Certified training

XGuard Academy's training is certified by the Private Security Bureau (PSB) and recognized by the Department of Safety.

Employment opportunities

Job opportunities at XGuard after training. You will be fully supported by our recruitment department.

Online training

Not available yet. In the future, you will be able to become a security guard from the comfort of your home.

The benefits of being trained at XGuard

Flexibility

Flexibility

Daytime training is full time and evening training
part time.
Professional training

Professional training

The XGuard Academy is continually training you to be the best.

Possibility of employment

Following the XGuard training, you are almost sure to join our security teams.
Young company

Young company

Possibility of promotion, young innovative company that is growing fast.

XGuard App

Enter your availability and check-in/check-out. Access to all documents.

Want to become a security guard?

Do you have any questions?

Be at least 18 years old
Do not have a criminal record
Understand, write and speak French

Be motivated and willing.
A 54-hour customized safety training course. Introduction to security in 10 points:

1 Rights and Responsibilities of the Security Officer
2 Customer service
3 The different types of positions and the role of the agent
4 Security equipment and the different security systems
5 Communication, tactical communication and conflict resolution
6 Use of the necessary force
7 Cooperation in the workplace
8 Emergency measures, risk analysis and response planning methods
9 Fire basics
10 Reporting
Concerning the price of the training, there are 2 formulas:

Internal agents: $315*
The basic training is $450* for the 54 hours of safety training.
XGuard internal agents will be entitled to a 30% discount on the 54 hours, which makes the training $315*.

External people $337.50
The basic training is $450* for the 54 hours in safety.
People who are external to XGuard will have the right to a 25% discount on the 54 hours, which makes the training at $337.50*.

*All rates are before taxes.
The following payment methods are accepted:

- Visa
- CREDIT CARD
- MasterCard
- American Express

Unfortunately, payments by check, Paypal or cash are not accepted.
The duration of the training varies from 2 to 5 weeks.

Here are the details according to the selected session:

54 hours in safety.

2 weeks for the day sessions (from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm), they take place from Monday to Friday
to Friday (10 days).

3 weeks for the evening sessions (from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm), they take place from Monday to Friday
to Friday (15 days).

5 weeks For the weekend sessions (from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm), they take place from Saturday to Sunday
Saturday to Sunday (10 days).
By entering and completing the XGuard Academy with flying colors, you can be sure to have a job opportunity with us!

The XGuard training will give you all the keys to succeed in the security industry.
To register, simply click on the "Register" or "Join the course" buttons on this page.

You will then be redirected to the XGuard training page where you will be able to choose between the different course schedules available.

Once you have selected the course you wish to take, you will be redirected to a Typeform link where you can submit your personal information that will be attached to your file.
The online training is unfortunately not yet available, but it will soon be so that anyone who wants to take the training can do so from anywhere. Unfortunately, the training is only available in French for the moment. The training takes place at the XGuard Academy at 9494 Saint Laurent Boulevard in Montreal, suite 1018 (10th floor)

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