Starting February 18, 2024, a separate criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) will be required to get a security guard licence in Ontario. It can not be the Standard Criminal Record check or Vulnerable Sector Check, it must be the CRJMC which includes outstanding charges, warrants and judicial orders. This check was previously included as part of the licence application. If you would like to know the cost and processing times for the criminal record checks see the list below. Please note the list is current as of posting but prices and processing times may change. Most police agencies offer the criminal record check online. You can apply for your police check up to 6 months before submitting your security licence application.
UPDATE July 12, 2024: The Ministry now allows a private business that is authorized to provide police record checks to perform CRJMCs. It no longer has to be completed by a police service.
If applying through a police service, select Employment when you are applying for your police check. If it asks for an organization you can put Private Security and Investigative Services Branch. The criminal record check does not have to be completed before writing your Ministry test to get your security licence. It can be completed after. However, we would recommend applying for your police check as soon as possible.
We would recommend completing the CRJMC online whenever possible to receive a digital copy of your results so you can upload it directly to Service Ontario’s website when applying for your licence. If you receive a physical copy you will need to mail your licence application to Service Ontario which would take longer to process.
Ontario Security Hub is a licenced security agency and provides the mandatory security guard training to get your licence. We process the CRJMC for those enrolled in our course through a RCMP accredited provider that is confirmed to be accepted by the Private Security Branch. If you are looking to get your security licence, you will need to complete our online 40 hour training to receive your Training Completion Number.
In Edmonton, Alberta a person can get a police record check done, same day service, for the same price. Why is this service so terrible in Ontario?
The Edmonton police service do full police checks in 15 minutes. Why can’t Ontario police services do the same thing? You get the results immediately. It seems like Ontario is not serious about helping people get work.
My CRJMC file is password protected, before I upload the file to submit my application, should I modify the file so it is no longer password protected or does it not matter?
If the password is your date of birth, the Ministry should have it on your application to open the file.
they wont accept it with a passcode, it has to be a regular pdf file
We have seen them accept PDFs with passwords unless it does not use your date of birth.
What type of crjm we have to apply for security guard license?
It should be for Employment. It is CRJMC also known as the level 2 check.
I just want to know, I changed the address now, I want a renew my security license and now i need to check the CRJMC, before i lived under the Durham reginal police and now Peel region, what should i do? Which region i can apply for CRJMC?
We would suggest applying through Peel region in that case.
Hi there ,
First thank you for your help .
You mentioned that this ministry is not accepting third party provide .
I did the application through the link on this website by the opp police ( live here ) but it says that the provider is third party.
And It’s also on the official website of the OPP
Is that ok ?
Specifically for OPP and other police services that use third party just for the customer facing side is acceptable. A criminal record check through the third party’s website would not be accepted. Hope that clarifies.
Oh man, my training institute recommended me third party check and i just bought it before watching your video, so now they will not accept that , should i stop now and wait for Online response from Toronto police ( they are delaying the process its been nearly 20 days its still pending). Please dont get third party
It’s unfortunate to hear that. Yes the Ministry does not accept third party checks.
hello, i actually want to know that can i get my crjmc to apply for security guard license because i have just arrived here as an international student..please reply
Hello, we can definitely answer your questions for the CRJMC regarding your security licence. You can contact us through the contact page on the top right or the live chat on this website.
Hi I had applied for CRJMC on 18th April. Right now my Authentication Status says “Pending” and Application Status says “Authentication Required”. How do i complete the authentication? Thanks in advance!
Make sure to contact the police service directly if you require clarification. Usually they send an email with instructions to verify your ID.
Local police is currently OPP, they only use Triton. Any other options for me?
If it is through the OPP that is not a problem.
I am student and barley 2 months in canada, do i need a police check too?
Hello, yes everyone who wishes to get their licence will need to get a police check. Send us a message or email if you have further questions.
Is Triton police service third party service
If the Police Service uses Triton to manage their police checks you can use it. Otherwise you can not use Triton directly for your CRJMC as it will be rejected.
I HAVE APPLIED FOR MY CRJMC; ITS BEEN A MONTH AND STILL DID NOT GET ANY RESPONSE OR MAIL THEY WERE ASKING ME TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS I UPLODED IT AND YET THEY ARE SHOWING AUTHENTICATION FAILED I DID THIS ATLEAST 3 TO 4 TIMES
Hi I live in Brampton and have applied my CRJMC through OPP its been more than 3 weeks now still they are 6 days behind my application i am frustrated rightnow what should i do ?
It’s unfortunate to hear that. You will either need to wait or complete it through a third party which is now accepted by the Ministry.
Hi, My postal address is from Hamilton but i am staying in Mississauga, Can i apply for my
CRJMA from any police station in Ontario or only where my address mention on PR Card.
Thanks
Not all police services accept applications from those with registered addresses outside their region. You can complete the check with a third party provider and you can be located anywhere in Ontario.