This follows a thorough evaluation of proposals submitted in response to the ministry’s call for bids. Serco, a global player in the provision of public sector services, is also under contract to the Ministry of Transportation to operate the DriveTest program in Ontario through 56 driver examination centers across the province.

Serco offers many locations, including 20 remote Northern Ontario communities, with the ability to support the testing of security guards and private investigators.

Applicants for licenses as security guards and private investigators will soon be required to undergo mandatory training and pass a test. A new regulation, outlining the training and testing requirements for licensing will be published prior to the effective date.

Details of the mandatory Basic Training and Testing program for security guards and private investigators will be announced in the near future, according to a statement from the Ministry.