PS-Private Investigators and Security Services Licences

Act: Private Investigators and Security Services Act
Regulation: 84-103 General

To Whom Does This Apply?

This document is based on information from the Government of New Brunswick (Services) Web site, February 2008.

Businesses and employees providing any type of security service in New Brunswick must be licensed under the Private Investigators and Security Services Act.

An individual, in the employ of an agency, is required to apply for a licence under the Private Investigator's and Security Services Act if the purpose of employment is to work as a:

• private investigator
• security guard
• sell or install burglar alarm systems
• services, tests or patrols burglar alarm systems
• security consultant

Summary

Agency

The following documents, outlined in the legislation, must be filed for the Commission to make a decision on licensing:

• Must have an agency office in the Province of New Brunswick.
• An agency application form completed and signed;
• Manager of the agency must have a minimum of five years experience;
• Licensing fee of $300.00 must accompany the application;
• The agency is required to obtain personal injury liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 and remit a copy of the policy with the application.
• A bond in the amount of $5,000 must be posted.

There is no cost for the Guard Dog Permit but the agency must have a licence first.

Agent

The following documents, outlined in the legislation, must be filed for the Commission to make a decision on licensing:

• The individual must have employment with a licensed agency.
• Attached agent application form must be completed and signed.
• Two photographs (in color) 1" x 1" in size.
• A copy of one of the following documents must be submitted which will be kept on file: birth certificate, certificate of baptism or driver licence.
• A full set of fingerprints prepared by any detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or any municipal police department must be attached to the application.
• Licensing fee of $30 must accompany the application.

For more information, call 506-453-7472 or visit the Web site:  http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp?ServiceID1=875&ReportType1=All

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

New Brunswick Contact(s):
Private Investigators and Security Services Licences
Department of Public Safety
Argyle Place
364 Argyle Street
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-7472
Fax: 506-453-3044