Beyond minimum licensing
Structured education and practical development build on what the provincial licence requires.
Protection & Security Commission
PSC training for Barry Enterprises personnel
The Protection & Security Commission (PSC) is an independent Canadian professional association that sets training and professional standards for private security. Our personnel train to the PSC standard on top of their provincial licence.
What PSC is
PSC develops professional standards, education and certification for security professionals working in event, retail, commercial, residential, hospitality and specialized environments. Its programs take officers beyond the minimum requirements of licensing.
PSC and government licensing are different
Security licences in Alberta are issued by the provincial government under the Security Services and Investigators Act. Every officer Barry Enterprises deploys holds one.
PSC is a private professional association. PSC training or membership is not a government licence, regulatory designation or authorization to provide security services.
How PSC training supports our personnel
One standard across environments
Officers on event, retail, corporate and residential posts work to the same professional standard.
Accountability on the job
Standards for supervision, reporting, documentation and ethical conduct carry through to every post.
Training subjects
- Tactical and professional communication
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Risk assessment and situational awareness
- Crisis management and response
- Legal authorities, ethics and professional conduct
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Emergency response and decision-making
- Site, asset and perimeter security
- Leadership and operational accountability
How training and competency are verified
Licence verification
Each officer’s Alberta security licence is checked before deployment and kept on file.
Training records
Completed PSC training is recorded for each officer.
Field supervision
Supervisors observe officers on post and review their reports for accuracy and judgment.
Contact the PSC
Questions about PSC training or membership go directly to the Protection & Security Commission.