College Diploma – Protection, Security and Investigation (B803)

The Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for careers in private security, border services, law enforcement, corporate loss prevention, and public safety:

• Diverse Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for roles with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), federal and provincial correctional services, municipal by-law enforcement, Ministry of Transportation Enforcement, Military Police, and private security agencies.

• Legal & Analytical Training: Focuses on analyzing and applying legal principles, private security techniques, physical protection strategies, investigative methodologies, and interview/interrogation protocols.

• Interpersonal & Public Relations Focus: Emphasizes conflict resolution, crisis de-escalation, public relations, and ethical decision-making within diverse community environments.

• Physical & Professional Preparation: Tailored for self-disciplined candidates with strong moral character, oral/written communication skills, and good physical fitness.

• Competitive Earning Potential: Excellent regional job market in Ontario with average salaries around $70,600 CAD (typical range: $47K–$94K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.