Alberta Private Investigator Training Course – AIT

Here are the basic requirements for a private investigators license in Alberta, as laid out in the Security Services and Investigators Act:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Fluent in speaking English. (Level 5 benchmark)
3. A Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada.
4. No serious criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
5. No outstanding criminal charges.
6. Not the subject of a criminal investigation.

The following qualities are also important to have. These are skills that you can continue to learn and grow in. You will develop these skills on the job, and by taking more training!

• Integrity – have good morals
• Honesty – be truthful about all things
• Accountability – show up to work, and if you can't work, to tell your supervisor
• Availability – available to work different shifts
• Communication skills – be able to understand what others are saying and speak to them so they can understand you
• Interpersonal skills – friendly to other people
• Conflict resolution – can find solutions with people who are angry or emotional
• Emotional groundedness – can stay calm and don't get easily angry or emotional
• Mental alertness – can pay attention to little details and stay alert during your shift
• Courageous – be willing to talk to people who are committing an offense
• Grow – ask questions if you don't know what to do
• Good health – be able to stand or walk for hours if necessary