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How to become a Private Investigator in Ontario
Everything you need to know about eligibility, basic training, the provincial test, and getting started in the field.
Are you eligible to be licenced to work as a Private Investigator in Ontario?
Before pursuing a licence, confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Ministry of the Solicitor General under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA).
Check eligibility on Ontario.ca
Training Course Providers
In order to offer the Private Investigator Basic Training Course, entities must be registered as a "Basic Training Provider" with the MCSCS (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services). Before you take the pre-requisite course to write the Private Investigator Test and apply for your Licence, ensure that the course provider that you have chosen is registered.
View the list of registered training providers
Private Investigator Basic Training Course
(A pre-requisite to writing the Test, and applying for your Private Investigator Licence)
This 50-Hour mandatory course can be taken at the student's leisure online. An instructor is available for any questions that the student may have.
Practical Training & Job Placement
Once you have your Private Investigator's licence, most companies prefer to hire someone that has had some training. T.R.I.O. Investigations provides 40-hours of "Practical Training" that costs $499.99. This training covers everything from how to start a case, how to conduct surveillance in different scenarios, how to take video, how to write a report, how to submit timesheets / billing, and how to submit your findings.
Although T.R.I.O. Investigations cannot guarantee employment, T.R.I.O. Investigations will assist the new Investigator with job placement opportunities within the industry.
Interested in Practical Training?
Contact T.R.I.O. Investigations to learn more about our 40-hour Practical Training program and job placement assistance.
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