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Security Guard Test Preparation Guide Sws Inc

This test preparation guide is designed to assist security guards in preparing for theministry's mandatory test. The guide will outline key areas that security guards shouldbe familiar with to ensure they perform their duties in accordance with the PrivateSecurity and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) and its regulations. The subjects covered align with the ministry's Training Syllabus for Security Guards. Although the guide is meant to assist candidates in preparing for and writing the test, itdoes not constitute a training manual, and is not a substitute for an in-person trainingcourse. At the end of each section of this test preparation guide, you will find links to externalresources that may be of further assistance to you. Many of these will bring you tovarious laws and regulations; it is recommended that you have an overall understandingof these and how they relate to key topics covered in the test. Other links will bring you to existing training materials available to the public. Whilethese materials may contain valuable information, please keep in mind that they werenot specifically designed for Ontario's security guard and private investigator trainingand testing program. About the TestThe ministry's tests were developed by subject matter experts (SMEs) in the privatesecurity and investigative services industry who worked with the ministry's testdevelopment consultant, CASTLE Worldwide Inc. The SMEs developed the testquestions using a protocol of writing and review that conforms to the best practices ofpsychological and test development standards. They comprehensively reviewed andvalidated each question for appropriateness of the answers and correct answer keys. Apanel of SMEs also reviewed and tested the questions and participated in setting thecut scores (pass marks) for the tests. The security guard test is in a written, 60 question, multiple choice format. Testappointments are 2 hours in duration, 75 minutes of which is the allotted test completiontime.