To become an Investigator or Security Guard with Skanna Investigations, the applicant must be able to meet the requirements set by the Chief Registrar of the Ontario Provincial Police, under the Private Investigators and Security Guard Act. The applicant must be bondable, possess no criminal record, and be able to complete the Skanna Systems Investigations training course with a minimum passing score of 80%.

Skanna employs qualified and experienced individuals, who have a desire to obtain and maintain a career in law enforcement. All Investigators and Security Guards are trained by skilled trainers, licensed, bonded and insured.

Skanna will provide Investigators and Security Guards who have clear knowledge and information about their assigned responsibilities.

Skanna not only gives initial but ongoing training to ensure our Investigators and Security Guards excel and maintain their excellent investigation skills and techniques.

Investigators primary duties:

• Detect and apprehend shoplifters
• Prevent loss of company merchandise and property
• Complete apprehension and supplementary forms
• Attend court when required
• Act as a liaison between police and other law enforcement agencies
• Undercover surveillance and covert operations

Security Guards Primary duties:

• Detect and apprehend shoplifters
• Complete apprehension and supplementary forms
• Attend court when required
• Act as a liaison between police and other law enforcement agencies
• CCTV and camera monitoring
• Fire and safety checks
• Protection of property against fire, theft, and vandalism
• Dealing with members of the public with various ethnic backgrounds

The primary function of the security guard is to act as a high profile visual crime deterrent.