Security Guard Services in Regina, SK

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Retail Districts Covered in Regina

MGP supports retailers and property managers in Regina, including:

• Cornwall Centre
• Southland Mall
• Victoria Square Mall
• Downtown Regina
• Cathedral Village
• Harbour Landing

Security Considerations in Regina

Regina’s retail base is spread across a downtown mall and several suburban centers and big-box areas, with considerable driving distance between them. Retailers with more than one location need coverage that is planned around travel time, with supervisors who check posts across the city and a staffing pool large enough to handle relief without leaving sites short.

Saskatchewan Roughriders home games at Mosaic Stadium and events such as the Queen City Ex in summer bring large crowds into the city over short periods. Retail and hospitality businesses near these events, along with downtown properties, need extra coverage and officers who can manage busy entrances and parking areas during these weekends.

Prairie winters bring extreme cold, wind and blowing snow, and conditions can make exterior posts and parking patrols hard on staff. Clients need officers equipped for the weather, sensible rotation between indoor and outdoor duties, and attention to entrance areas where snow, ice and crowded vestibules can create hazards for customers and employees.

Security Services in Regina

Screening, Training and Supervision

Officers complete a five-stage screening process and tier-based training before assignment, including de-escalation and, for retail posts, organized retail crime recognition. Supervisors make unannounced site visits, and the MGP Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, time-stamped and GPS-verified.

Saskatchewan Licensing

Security licensing in Canada is set by each province. In Saskatchewan, McCray Global Protection operates under the MGP Hybrid Operating Model. Officers are supplied by vetted local partners who hold the licenses required by the province, and MGP manages the program: screening and training standards, supervision, Post Orders, reporting and account management.

Security Officer Requirements in Saskatchewan

• Security guards must hold a licence under The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997, while working for a licensed security business, and the licence is valid only for that business. Source
• Applicants must complete the Ministry of Community Safety approved security guard training course through an approved provider and pass the Registrar’s exam with at least 75%. Saskatchewan recognizes valid licences from other provinces and territories, though an exam may still be required. Source
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and submit a criminal record check. Source
• Security guard licences are valid for one year. Source
• Security businesses must apply for a business licence, post a $5,000 surety bond, and be registered with Information Services Corporation. Source

Common Questions

How is security guard coverage priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. MGP provides a written rate schedule after reviewing your needs. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.