Certified Professional Security Guard Officer Training School
Today, the demand for BST Certified Security Guard Officers (both men and women) has increased sharply and is at an all time high. Northern BC Guard Academy is B.C.’s premier training centre for a career as a Certified Professional Security Guard or if you would like to enhance your qualifications in preparation for a career in protection of property and crime prevention.
The Northern BC Guard Academy is not affilitated with a particular security company and is able to train guards from any company, focusing on increasing the skills and knowledge of each individual student and enabling them to have a safe and litigous-free career.
Opportunities
There has never been so much demand for Certified Professional Security Guard Officers. Security guards are required by security companies, private industry, institutions, public facilities, casinos, and many other businesses. Opportunities for security guards are endless. Men and women can easily find a career as a security guard officer.
As long as you are 19 or older, have a working knowledge of english and have no criminal record, you may work as a licensed Security Guard Officer. Almost all security guard positions do not require or encourage any physical intervention with the public.
Although there is no physical component to the BST course required at this time, the Advanced BST (Handcuffing) course may be taken to supplement the BST course. Should physical training be desired the applicant is encouraged to become active in a local dojo or martial arts training club. Additional defensive tactics training is available upon request.
Your Instructor: John Bigras
John Bigras is the chief instructor of the Northern BC Guard Academy. Recently retired after 30 years service as an RCMP Police Officer, he's chosen to pass on his skills by pursuing a career in the field of adult education. For the past ten years, John instructed the BST-I and BST-II Security Guard Courses at the College of New Caledonia. His 30 years of life experiences in law enforcement make for a very informative and entertaining classroom environment.
John has extensive experience in the area of preventing crime and has been active with Community Prevention Initiatives such as Neighborhood, Block, and Rural Crime Watch programs. Being committed to the concepts of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and Social Development, John recognizes that reducing opportunities and education are the best ways not to become a victim.
John was a Tactical Police Medic for many years, and was an active trainer of first aid. He also has extensive first hand experience in public order and crowd control. John’s commitment to public safety and protection has afforded him international experience and recognition.