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Protection, Security and Investigation

Ministry-approved title: Protection, Security and Investigation


Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
PSI
Next Intake
September 2025
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Faculty
Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)
Length
Four semesters
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Program Overview

Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer? Join our program to learn about each of these career paths through a diverse curriculum taught by industry professionals and discover which career best suits your interests.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Proof of valid Standard First Aid certification (within two years)
  • Proof of valid Level C CPR Certification (within two years)
  • These certifications must be completed through a WSIB approved agency, please click here for more details.

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,884 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Principle Of Ethical Reasoning (ETHC 1103)
  • Introduction to Fitness and Academic Preparation (HLTH 1109)
  • Canadian Criminal Justice System (LAWW 1108)
  • Introduction to The Criminal Code Of Canada (LAWW 1109)
  • Security Guard (LAWW 1110)
  • Psychology (PSYC 1108)

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Border Services Officer
  • Bylaw Enforcement officer
  • Special Constable
  • Corporal, Ontario Regiment
  • Correctional services officer
  • Mobile security operative
  • Nuclear security officer
  • Park warden/provincial offences officer
  • Police officer
  • Private investigator
  • Security Officer
  • Youth Corrections/Child and Youth Worker

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Program Details

This program will introduce you to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic and practical experience. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete some of the program requirements. As a graduate, you are eligible to achieve your security guard licence number.

This program will introduce you to a breadth of courses which expose students to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement through a blend of academic and practical experiences. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete some of the program requirements.

Security Guard training is a required course in this two-year diploma program. Upon successful completion of this course, the ministry-approved content allows students to be eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard Licencing Examination at a provincial test centre. Please visit the Service Ontario website to review the eligibility criteria and detailed instructions on how to apply for your Security Guard licence.

Why our students succeed:

  • Variety of courses allows for discovery and confirmation on career choice.
  • Students have an opportunity to engage in experiential learning.
  • Students get opportunities to meet industry professionals in class and through job fairs.
  • Teachers provide relevant guidance, tips, and training to prepare them for success in their future job applications.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
  2. Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
  3. Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  4. Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
  5. Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
  6. Prevent and resolve crisis, conflict, and emergency situations by applying effective techniques.
  7. Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collection, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.
  8. Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
  9. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Proof of valid Standard First Aid certification (within two years)
  • Proof of valid Level C CPR Certification (within two years)
  • These certifications must be completed through a WSIB approved agency, please click here for more details.

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Principle Of Ethical Reasoning (ETHC 1103)
  • Introduction to Fitness and Academic Preparation (HLTH 1109)
  • Canadian Criminal Justice System (LAWW 1108)
  • Introduction to The Criminal Code Of Canada (LAWW 1109)
  • Security Guard (LAWW 1110)
  • Psychology (PSYC 1108)

Semester 2

  • Communications 2 (COMM 1219)
  • Indigenous Elective (INDG 0000)
  • By-Law Enforcement (LAWW 1208)
  • Border Services (LAWW 1209)
  • Enforcement Procedures (LAWW 1210)
  • Interview, Investigation and Surveillance (LAWW 1211)
  • Risk and Emergency Management (MGMT 1227)

Semester 3

  • Digital Literacy/Cybercrime (COMP 2114)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Politics and Public Administration (HIST 2200)
  • Fitness 1 (HLTH 2106)
  • Career Preparation (HURM 2102)
  • Alcohol and Gaming (LAWW 2112)
  • Field Placement (PSIP 2100)
  • Youth and Diversity (SOCI 2100)

Semester 4

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Fitness 2 (HLTH 2204)
  • Career Preparation (HURM 2102)
  • Corrections (LAWW 2211)
  • Field Placement (PSIP 2100)
  • Forensic Psychology (PSYC 2204)
  • Mental Health for Emergency Responders (PSYC 2205)
  • Officer Safety (SAFE 2200)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

In person

Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Border Services Officer
  • Bylaw Enforcement officer
  • Special Constable
  • Corporal, Ontario Regiment
  • Correctional services officer
  • Mobile security operative
  • Nuclear security officer
  • Park warden/provincial offences officer
  • Police officer
  • Private investigator
  • Security Officer
  • Youth Corrections/Child and Youth Worker

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Border services
  • Hospitals
  • Security companies
  • Police services
  • Government agencies
  • Armed Forces
  • Youth and community services organizations

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations; or Paralegal program.

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Arts with a major in Legal Studies – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Justice – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education & Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Professional Arts (Governance, Law and Management) – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Professional Arts (Criminal Justice) – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice – Georgian College
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies – Guelph University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (General Business) – Davenport University
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science (Criminology major) – Lakehead University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies – Royal Roads University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies – Trent University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Policing and Community Well-Being - Trent University
  • Bachelor of Social Work – University of Windsor

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Tech Requirements

To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

Experiential Learning

As part of your second year of studies you will register to take the PSIP 2000 – Field Placement for PSI course in your third or fourth semester.  Your learning experience will require you to complete a one day/eight-hour shift in an industry related occupation as well as complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours working in access control at either Durham College or ONTech varsity events.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Students will utilize our Learning Management System DCconnect to complete Ministry of Labour field placement training modules to obtain mandatory certifications and complete other placement related forms, by the established due date.

CONTACT

For more information contact Treina Kennington, Student Advisor/Field Placement Officer.

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