Who licenses security guards in Yukon?

Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the Government of Yukon's Department of Community Services, under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act.

Does Yukon have a trespass act?

Not for private property in general. The School Trespass Act covers school grounds. Elsewhere, guards ask people to leave for the owner and call the RCMP, and the Criminal Code applies.

Can a security guard carry a gun in Yukon?

No. Section 35 of the Act bans firearms in licensed work, with a limited exemption for armoured car services. Weapons prohibited by the Criminal Code are also banned.

When does my Yukon guard licence expire?

On March 31. Renewal opens February 1 and is due by March 1, with a new criminal record check each year.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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Vraag 1 van 25

Under section 6 of Yukon's Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, who may act as a security guard?

Only members of the RCMP
Anyone with a first aid certificate
Anyone over 18 who wears a uniform
Only a holder of an agent's licence

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Antwoord: D. Only a holder of an agent's licence

Section 6 says no person shall act as a security guard unless they hold an agent's licence.

Vraag 2 van 25

Which Yukon government office handles security agency and worker licences?

Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Board
The Whitehorse RCMP detachment's records unit
The City of Whitehorse bylaw services office

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Antwoord: A. Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Security licences are handled by Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the Department of Community Services.

Vraag 3 van 25

What is the minimum age to get a security worker licence in Yukon?

19
21
18
16

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Antwoord: A. 19

The Government of Yukon says a security worker applicant must be at least 19 years old.

Vraag 4 van 25

To hold a security worker licence in Yukon, who must you work for?

No one; you may work for yourself
A security agency that holds a valid Yukon licence
Any Yukon business, whether licensed or not
The Government of Yukon and no one else

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Antwoord: B. A security agency that holds a valid Yukon licence

A worker must be employed by a security agency with a valid Yukon licence. Section 12 of the Act also says agencies may employ only licensed agents.

Vraag 5 van 25

When does a Yukon agent's licence expire?

December 31 of the year it was issued
Five years after the date it was issued
March 31 of the year after it was issued
It never expires once it is issued

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Antwoord: C. March 31 of the year after it was issued

Section 15 says an agent's licence expires on March 31 in the calendar year after the year it was issued, unless cancelled or surrendered sooner.

Vraag 6 van 25

What new document must a Yukon security worker provide every year to renew their licence?

A new criminal record check
A new driver's abstract
A letter from a police officer
A new first aid card

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Antwoord: A. A new criminal record check

The renewal page says security workers need a new criminal record check every year.

Vraag 7 van 25

Under section 2(5) of the Act, which worker is exempt from the Act, so needs no licence to guard?

A guard permanently hired by one store to work only for that store
A guard sent by an agency to work at many different stores
A self-employed guard who works for several clients on weekends
A guard who keeps working while their licence renewal is pending

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Antwoord: A. A guard permanently hired by one store to work only for that store

Section 2(5) exempts a person permanently employed by one employer whose work is only for that employer, when the employer's business is not providing security services. A store is not in the security business.

Vraag 8 van 25

Under section 36 of the Act, what must a licensed guard have while working?

A copy of the Criminal Code to show on request
A police radio tuned to the RCMP channel
Their prescribed ID card, to show on request
Their passport, to prove who they are

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Antwoord: C. Their prescribed ID card, to show on request

Section 36(1) says a licence holder must have the prescribed identification card while working and produce it on request.

Vraag 9 van 25

Under section 36(2), which item is a guard banned from carrying or displaying?

Any badge implying a licence, except their own ID card
A notebook and pen for writing their incident notes
A flashlight for checking dark corners while on patrol
A company name tag that the registrar has approved

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Antwoord: A. Any badge implying a licence, except their own ID card

Section 36(2) bans possessing or displaying any badge, card or object that suggests the person is licensed, except their own prescribed identification card.

Vraag 10 van 25

What does section 35 of the Act say about firearms?

Guards may carry one, but only on night shifts
Guards may carry one if the client gives permission
Guards may not carry one, except in armoured car work
Guards may carry one if it is kept out of sight

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Antwoord: C. Guards may not carry one, except in armoured car work

Section 35 says no licensed person shall carry a firearm in the course of licensed work. Armoured car service employees are exempt under set conditions.

Vraag 11 van 25

Under section 34 of the Act, what must a licensed guard never do?

Call 911 to report a crime they have witnessed
Write an incident report about what they saw
Patrol a parking lot that belongs to the client
Present themselves as providing police services

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Antwoord: D. Present themselves as providing police services

Section 34(b) says a licence holder shall not hold themselves out as providing the services ordinarily provided by police.

Vraag 12 van 25

May a Yukon licensed guard provide bylaw enforcement services?

Yes, whenever the client or property owner asks them to
Yes, any bylaw anywhere, as long as the agency is licensed
Generally no; only parking bylaws or with a bylaw appointment
Yes, but only at night when bylaw officers are off duty

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Antwoord: C. Generally no; only parking bylaws or with a bylaw appointment

Section 34(c) bans providing peace officer services, including bylaw enforcement, except limited parking bylaw enforcement or where the guard holds a bylaw officer appointment.

Vraag 13 van 25

Under section 33 of the Act, to whom may a guard disclose information learned on the job, in the course of their duties?

A local newspaper
Friends on social media
Their employer
Anyone who asks politely

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Antwoord: C. Their employer

Section 33 bans disclosing information obtained in the course of duties, except as legally authorized or required. It does not apply to disclosure to the employer in the course of duties.

Vraag 14 van 25

Instead of prosecuting, what may the Yukon registrar impose for a breach of the Act?

A jail term of up to six months
A one-year ban on driving any vehicle
A curfew set by the registrar for one year
An administrative penalty of up to $5,000

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Antwoord: D. An administrative penalty of up to $5,000

Section 38 lets the registrar levy an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 after giving the person a chance to respond. It can be appealed to the review board within 21 days.

Vraag 15 van 25

Under the Yukon regulations, what word or words must appear on the chest of a security guard's outer uniform garment?

"Security" or "Security Guard"
"Peace Officer" or "Bylaw Officer"
"Officer" or "Patrol Officer"
"Police" or "Police Officer"

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Antwoord: A. "Security" or "Security Guard"

Section 11(3)(a) of the Private Investigators and Security Guards Regulations requires "Security" or "Security Guard" on the chest of the outermost garment.

Vraag 16 van 25

Under the Yukon regulations, which item is banned on a security guard's uniform?

Safety boots required by the client's site rules
Any badge or insignia showing the word "Police"
Shoulder flashes with the agency name on each arm
A winter parka worn over the uniform in cold weather

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Antwoord: B. Any badge or insignia showing the word "Police"

Section 11(4) of the regulations says security and armoured car guards shall not wear insignia or a badge displaying the word "Police".

Vraag 17 van 25

Which belt and strap equipment do the Yukon regulations ban for security guards?

A reflective safety belt worn at night
Any belt at all, of any kind or colour
A Sam Browne-style belt with a shoulder strap
A plain trouser belt worn with the uniform

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Antwoord: C. A Sam Browne-style belt with a shoulder strap

Section 11(5) bans Sam Browne-style belt and shoulder strap equipment, or anything similar that resembles the RCMP's.

Vraag 18 van 25

What do the Yukon regulations say about a siren or flashing light on a security patrol vehicle?

Allowed, if the client asks for them in writing
Required on every marked security patrol vehicle
Not allowed, unless the Motor Vehicles Act allows them
Allowed, as long as the lights are red and blue

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Antwoord: C. Not allowed, unless the Motor Vehicles Act allows them

Section 12 of the regulations bans sirens, flashing lights and loud hailers on a business vehicle except as the Motor Vehicles Act and its regulations allow. Any "Security" marking must include the licensee's name and phone number.

Vraag 19 van 25

Does Yukon have a general trespass act for private property, like Alberta's or Ontario's?

No; Yukon's only trespass act covers school grounds
Yes, but the act applies only to farms and ranches
Yes, the Yukon Trespass to Property Act covers it
Yes, it is a part of the Fire Prevention Act

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Antwoord: A. No; Yukon's only trespass act covers school grounds

A 2025 Government of the Northwest Territories FAQ says no territory has trespass legislation for private property, and Yukon's covers only school grounds (the School Trespass Act).

Vraag 20 van 25

Under Yukon's School Trespass Act, how can notice to stay off school premises be given?

Orally, in writing, or by a sign
Only by registered mail to the person
Only by an order from a court
Only by a police officer in person

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Antwoord: A. Orally, in writing, or by a sign

Section 1 of the School Trespass Act says notice may be given orally, in writing, or by a sign reading "no trespassing" or similar wording.

Vraag 21 van 25

Under Yukon's School Trespass Act, who may arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing, and why?

Any security guard, to hold them until school ends
Any parent, to remove them from the grounds
A peace officer, only to find out who they are
A teacher, to search their bags and pockets

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Antwoord: C. A peace officer, only to find out who they are

Section 4(1) lets a peace officer arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing, only to establish their identity. They must be released once identified.

Vraag 22 van 25

Under section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, who may arrest without a warrant a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property?

The owner, the lawful possessor, or someone they authorize
Any passer-by who later watches the act on a video
Only a peace officer, such as a member of the RCMP
Nobody; a warrant is always needed for an arrest

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Antwoord: A. The owner, the lawful possessor, or someone they authorize

Section 494(2) lets the owner or lawful possessor of property, or a person they authorize, arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property.

Vraag 23 van 25

After a guard in Yukon makes a citizen's arrest, what must they do?

Drive them home and let them go
Hold them until the next business day
Hand them to a peace officer right away
Release them after taking their photo

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Antwoord: C. Hand them to a peace officer right away

Section 494(3) of the Criminal Code says a person who arrests without a warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith (right away). In Yukon, that means the RCMP.

Vraag 24 van 25

Under section 35 of the Criminal Code (defence of property), what limit applies to what a person does to stop someone entering or staying on property without right?

The person must wait until the property is damaged
Any force is allowed on private property
The act must be reasonable in the circumstances
Only a weapon may be used to stop the person

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Antwoord: C. The act must be reasonable in the circumstances

Section 35(1)(d) says the act must be reasonable in the circumstances. Section 35 also requires a reasonable belief that the person is entering or remaining without being legally entitled.

Vraag 25 van 25

Under section 25(1) of the Criminal Code, how much force may a person use when acting on reasonable grounds in a lawful arrest?

As much force as is necessary for that purpose
As much force as they like, with no limit
Only the amount of force the client approves
No force at all, in any situation or place

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Antwoord: A. As much force as is necessary for that purpose

Section 25(1) justifies a person acting on reasonable grounds in using as much force as is necessary. Section 26 makes them criminally responsible for any excess.

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